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Medal - Celtic Tree of Life
| Location | Ireland |
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| Weight | 30 g |
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| Obverse description | The field features an intricate interlaced Celtic knotwork design incorporating two stylised serpentine creatures rendered in the manner of Insular illuminated manuscript decoration, with bodies intertwining in a symmetrical pattern. The design is filled with polychrome enamel in red, blue, purple, green, and gold tones. A continuous Celtic chain border frames the outer rim of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The field depicts a stylised Celtic Tree of Life with interlaced knotwork trunk and spreading branches bearing leaves, rendered in polychrome enamel in red, blue, purple, and green tones on a gilt ground. A triquetra motif appears at the base of the trunk, and Celtic knotwork borders flank the central design. The legend 'Celtic Tree of Life' curves along the upper rim and 'Ireland' appears in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | Celtic Tree of Life Ireland |
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