Catalog
Medal - Abbas II Progress Exposition
| Location | Egypt |
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| Year | 1895 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | High-relief uniformed bust of Abbas II Hilmi Pasha, Khedive of Egypt, facing slightly left, wearing a fez and heavily decorated military uniform with epaulettes and medals. The circular legend surrounds the effigy along the border, with a small decorative ornament at the base. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed relief scene depicting the Great Sphinx of Giza in the foreground with the Pyramids of Giza rising behind it, flanked by palm fronds and small figures at the base. The circular legend is arranged around the border, with two small stars flanking the date and location inscription at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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