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Medal - Commander Hans Helgesen
| Location | Denmark |
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| Year | 1850 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Commander Helgesen in military uniform with epaulettes and decorations in high relief, set within a raised inner circle. The legend arcs across the upper field within the border, and the name HELGESEN appears below the bust. The outer border is decorated with a laurel and oak wreath. |
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| Reverse description | Eight lines of Danish verse inscription occupy the central field, surmounted by a radiant sunburst with a laurel wreath at its base. Below the text, a trophy of war is depicted comprising crossed cannon barrels, draped banners, trumpets, and edged weapons, with a small castle tower rising from the center of the composition. The whole is enclosed within a beaded border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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