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Medal - Hiroshima castle
| Location | Japan |
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| Diameter | 31 mm |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief depiction of Hiroshima Castle (Carp Castle), showing the multi-tiered tenshu keep rising above its stone foundation walls. The design fills the field with finely engraved architectural detail, and Japanese characters appear partially visible at the lower portion of the field. |
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| Obverse script | Japanese |
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| Reverse description | Central sunken field bearing a raised ornate cross motif filled with intricate scrollwork and arabesque designs, set within a recessed concentric circular border. The textured outer field contrasts with the polished inner ring surrounding the cross device. |
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