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Medal - Festival of Britain 1951
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1951 |
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| Composition | Aluminium |
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| Obverse description | The official Festival of Britain emblem depicted in high relief at the centre of the field: a four-pointed compass star overlaid with a circular wreath of stylised flames or pennants, surmounted by a helmeted figure representing Britannia. The circular legend runs along the upper periphery, with the date partially visible in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 |
| Reverse description | Detailed aerial panoramic view in fine relief of the South Bank Festival site along the River Thames, depicting the Dome of Discovery, exhibition pavilions, walkways, bridges and foreshore with figures, rendered with great topographical precision across the entire field. |
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