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Medal - Destiny Leading the Way for Christopher Columbus World's Columbian Exposition
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1893 |
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| Composition | Tin (White metal) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CHICAGO 21. OCTBR. 1892. GUANAHANI 12. OCTBR. 1492. |
| Reverse description | The upper field features a heraldic American eagle with wings outstretched and head turned left, holding arrows and an olive branch, above a central decorative plaque bearing a multi-line Italian inscription in relief. Below the plaque, a panoramic view of the World's Columbian Exposition buildings in Chicago is depicted in low relief, flanked by laurel branches. The names of the inventor and engravers appear along the lower border. |
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