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Medal - George IV Death of Prince Frederick, B. Pistrucci
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1827 |
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| Reference(s) | BHM#1283, Eimer#1189, Fiala#5379 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse bears an entirely text-filled field with a lengthy eulogistic inscription in multiple lines praising the virtues and achievements of the Duke, concluding with his dates of birth and death. There is no figurative design element; the lettering fills the entire recessed field within a plain raised border. |
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| Reverse lettering | ADMIRABLE AND EXEMPLARY AS A SON BROTHER & SUBJECT DEVOTED TO THE HONOR INTERESTS & WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY DISTINGUISHED BY INTEGRITY IMPARTIALITY AND ASSIDUITY IN THE ABLE DISCHARGE OF PUBLIC DUTIES BY WHICH HE RAISED THE CHARACTER OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER AND PROMOTED HIS COMFORT AMIABLE AND UNASSUMING IN PRIVATE LIFE BENEVOLENT AND OF EASY ACCESS TO ALL RANKS A GOOD CHRISTIAN A KIND MASTER A TRUE AND STEADY FRIEND A STRICT OBSERVER OF HIS WORD UNMINDFUL ONLY OF INJURIES RECEIVED BORN 16 AUG. 1763 DIED 5 JAN. 1827 |
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