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Medal 200th Anniversary of taking possession of the island of Rodrigues
| Location | Mauritius |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Period | Republic (1992-date) |
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| Obverse description | A relief map of Rodrigues Island dominates the field, overlaid with radiating lines emanating from a central point suggesting a compass rose or sunburst. A sailing ship (H.M.S. Belliqueux) appears in relief at lower right. The legend 'François Leguat Ltd' arcs across the upper field in stylised script, with 'Rodrigues' and the date '05th August 2009' inscribed in the lower portion. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The heraldic coat of arms of the British East India Company is displayed in high relief at centre, supported by two lions rampant as supporters, with the dates 1809 and 2009 flanking the shield. A scroll below the arms bears the names of Lt. Col. Henry S. Keating and the British East India Company. The surrounding legend reads '200th ANNIVERSARY OF TAKING POSSESSION OF THE ISLAND OF RODRIGUES', with the Latin motto 'DEUS INSULAM RODRIGUENSEM BENEDICAT' along the lower arc. |
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