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Mardi Gras Token - Krewe of Iris Your Home Town Newspaper, New Orleans, Louisiana
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1973 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Complex allegorical scene in the field depicting a newspaper titled 'DAILY NEWS' at center, surrounded by various vignettes including a moon, stars, a sailing vessel, a parade float, a figure holding a sign, and fleur-de-lis ornaments. The legend 'YOUR HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER' curves along the upper periphery, with the date 1973 in the lower exergue, all within a beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse lettering | YOUR HOME TOWN NEWSPAPER 1973 |
| Reverse description | Bust of the Krewe of Iris queen in three-quarter view, wearing an elaborate jeweled crown and ornate collar with teardrop gem motifs. A ribbon scroll in the lower field bears the legend 'KREWE of IRIS', with 'NEW ORLEANS' arcing along the left periphery and 'MARDI GRAS' along the right. |
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