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Medal - Admiral Courbet
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1927 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | High-relief uniformed bust of Admiral Courbet in left profile, wearing a naval dress uniform with epaulettes and the Legion of Honour cross at the chest. The legend arcs along the left and right rims, with the engraver's signature LOUIS PATRIARCHE visible at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | AMIRAL COURBET 1827-1885 LOUIS PATRIARCHE |
| Reverse description | A detailed port scene depicting a three-masted steam warship named VOLTA at centre, with a fleet of vessels in the background, a multi-tiered pagoda tower to the left, and a dramatic mountainous landscape behind. The upper border legend names the campaigns associated with Admiral Courbet, while a four-line Latin inscription occupies the lower field. The engraver's signature LOUIS PATRIARCHE appears at lower right. |
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