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Medal - Honor to the diligence

Location Barcelona, Municipality of
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Composition Bronze
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Obverse description Central field features the crowned coat of arms of Barcelona flanked by two standing male figures acting as supporters, the whole composition resting on a decorative plinth. A ribbon banner bearing a Latin legend arches above the shield, while the legend CASA PROVINCIAL DE CARIDAD and BARCELONA are inscribed in the outer field above and below respectively. The engraver's name CASTELLS appears in the exergue area.
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Obverse lettering CASA PROVINCIAL DE CARIDAD · BARCELONA
CHARITAS AEDIFICAT
(Translation: Provincial House of Charity · Barcelona / Charity builds)
Reverse description Central field depicts a radiant five-pointed star emitting rays downward onto an open book with an olive branch and ribbon resting upon it, all within a raised inner border. The arc legend PREMIO A LA APLICACION runs along the upper portion of the inner border, while a ring of small floral ornaments decorates the lower inner border.
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