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Medal - Bicentenary HMC Dockyard Halifax
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1959 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features an entirely typographic design with the commemorative legend arranged in concentric arcs across the field. The founding date 1759 appears prominently in large numerals at centre, with the text 'FOUNDED / FEB. 7TH' above and two small bullet stops flanking the inner legend. No effigy or pictorial element is present. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a shield-shaped coat of arms in relief set within an octagonal border. The upper half of the shield bears a sheaf of timber or naval stores on the left and crossed tools (wrench, hammer and anchor-stock) on the right, while the lower half depicts a rowing boat above an anchor. The dates 1759 and 1959 flank the shield at lower left and right respectively, with the engraver's initials 'JF' at the base. |
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