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Medal - Brussels International Exposition
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1897 |
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| Period | 19th century |
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| Obverse description | Three allegorical figures in high relief occupy the field: at left, a draped male figure personifying Industry stands beside an anvil; at right, a female figure holding a cornucopia personifies Agriculture; at centre, a winged female figure unites the two by joining their hands. The legend arcs along the upper rim, with the sculptor's and founder's signatures incised along the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | The crowned royal arms of Belgium in high relief at centre, supported by two rampant lions, with a suspended order below the shield. A ribbon scroll beneath the arms bears the motto in relief. The bilingual circular legend runs along the rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE . KONINRIJK BELGIE |
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