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Medal - George V
| Location | Myanmar |
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| Year | 1910-1936 |
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| Composition | Gold |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned bust of King George V in high relief, bearded and robed in state dress. The circular legend surrounds the effigy, with the designer's initials B.M. attributed to Bertram Mackennal. The medal is suspended from an ornate clasp featuring two elephant heads. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP: B.M. (Translation: George V, by the Grace of God King of all Britain, defender of the faith, Emperor of India B.M. = Bertram MacKennal (designer)) |
| Reverse description | A circular wreath of laurel branches frames two lines of Burmese script in the central field, conveying an inscription meaning 'For Good Service'. The reverse is otherwise plain, with no exergue or additional decorative elements beyond the wreath. |
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