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Medal - 17. Mai 1895 Kvinne Med Bauta
| Location | Norway |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Technique | Struck |
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| Obverse description | A standing female figure in classical dress rests her left hand on a tall inscribed bauta (standing stone) bearing the date 17 MAI 1814 and the legend NORGES GRUNDLOV, while her right hand rests on a shield bearing the Norwegian lion. The legend FRIHED SELVSTÆNDIGHED arcs around the upper field, and the engraver's name THRONDSEN appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | FRIHED ⋆ SELVSTÆNDIGHED 17 MAI 1814 NORGES GRUNDLOV THRONDSEN |
| Reverse description | A central rectangular cartouche bearing the inscription 17 MAI is framed by a decorative wreath composed of laurel branches on the left and oak branches on the right, tied with a bow at the base. The year 1895 appears in the field below the cartouche. |
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