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Mardi Gras Token - Krewe of Bonaparte Southwest Louisiana Live Oak

Location United States
Year 1975
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Technique Milled
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Obverse description Central device features a heraldic shield bearing a double-headed eagle, flanked by elaborate acanthus and oak leaf mantling in high relief. A ribbon scroll at the base bears the legend KREWE OF BONAPARTE, with the curved legends LAFAYETTE and LOUISIANA flanking the upper field and the date EST 1972 at the top.
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Reverse description Central device depicts a large spreading live oak tree with Spanish moss rendered in bold relief, filling the field. The curved legend SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA LIVE OAK arcs around the upper portion, with the date 1975 in the exergue below the tree.
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