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Medal - Ferdinand Philippe d'Orléans, duc de Chartres Bombardment of Tanger and Mogador
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1844 |
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| Composition | Copper |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of François-Ferdinand-Philippe d'Orléans, Prince de Joinville, in naval uniform with epaulettes and decorations, including what appears to be the Legion of Honour. The legend curves around the upper field, and an engraver's signature appears at lower right. |
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| Obverse lettering | FR. PH. M. FERD. D`ORLÉANS PRINCE DE JOINVILLE |
| Reverse description | Detailed naval scene depicting the French squadron bombarding a fortified coastal city, with multiple sailing warships shown firing amid billowing gun smoke, fortress walls and towers visible on shore. The legend TANGER 6 AOUT 1844 appears in the upper field and MOGADOR 15 AOUT 1844 in the lower exergue, commemorating both bombardments. |
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