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Medal - History of the United States American Red Cross Organized
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a high-relief scene depicting a female nurse tending to a wounded soldier lying on a cot inside a field tent, with additional figures visible in the background. The legend 'AMERICAN RED CROSS ORGANIZED' arcs around the upper field, with the date 'MAY 21, 1881' inscribed along the lower border, flanked by small five-pointed stars. The engraver's initials 'WS' appear in the lower left of the inner field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a plain dark field enclosed by a decorative oval border with foliate ornaments at the corners. A cartouche bearing the year '1881' is positioned at the top, and the field is filled with an inscription listing key historical events of that year in chronological order. A small Franklin Mint mark appears below the text at the bottom of the inner field. |
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