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Medal - Károly Knézich
| Location | Hungary |
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| Year | 1988 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Truncated bust of Károly Knézich facing slightly right, depicted in Hungarian hussar military uniform with ornate braiding and decorations. The legend 'KNÉZICH KÁROLY' arcs along the upper rim, with the dates '1808-1849' in the lower field, and an engraved facsimile signature to the right of the portrait. The engraver's initials 'BGY' and mint mark 'ÁP (640' appear to the lower left. |
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| Obverse lettering | KNÉZICH KÁROLY 1808-1849 BGY ÁP (640 |
| Reverse description | The Hungarian coat of arms as used in 1848, featuring the traditional shield with horizontal stripes and apostolic cross, surrounded by a wreath of laurel at the top and encircled by thirteen smaller county shields arranged in a ring, symbolising the thirteen martyrs of Arad. The engraver's initials 'BGY' appear below the central arms. Legends arc along the upper and lower rim, with the year '1988' and issuer name in the lower field. |
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