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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Edward William Brooke in high relief, depicted wearing a suit and tie. The legend 'EDWARD WILLIAM BROOKE' appears in three lines to the right of the effigy in the field. A small engraver's monogram is visible at the lower right of the bust. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features two architectural reliefs: the United States Capitol Building in the upper field and the Massachusetts State House in the lower field, flanked by olive branches. Between the two buildings, a six-line inspirational quotation attributed to Brooke fills the central field. The legend 'ACT OF CONGRESS 2008' curves along the upper rim, and 'MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE' appears along the lower rim. A small engraver's monogram 'PH' is visible to the right of the State House. |
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