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Medal Carisbrooke Castle
| Location | Isle of Wight |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief view of Carisbrooke Castle, showing its medieval walls, towers, and gatehouse set among trees and rocky terrain. The legend 'CARISBROOKE CASTLE' arcs along the upper rim, with 'ISLE OF WIGHT' inscribed in bold letters along the lower rim. The maker's signature 'T.R. PINCHES LONDON' appears in small lettering just above the lower legend in the exergue area. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears an entirely typographic design with multi-line inscribed text filling the field, recording the historical construction and enlargement dates of Carisbrooke Castle. The legend 'CARISBROOKE CASTLE ORIGINALLY BUILT' arcs along the upper rim, with two small circular decorative stops flanking the central text at mid-height. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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