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Medal - Louisiana State Museum State Symbol

Location United States
Year 1970
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Period Federal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse description A detailed three-quarter perspective view of The Cabildo building in relief occupies the central field, depicting the historic Spanish Colonial structure with its characteristic arched arcade, mansard roof, and cupola. The legend 'LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM' curves along the upper rim, while 'THE CABILDO / 1795 / RESTORED 1970' appears in the lower field.
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Reverse description The reverse features the Louisiana state seal in high relief at center, depicting a pelican in her piety with wings displayed, feeding three nestlings in a nest below. The motto 'UNION · JUSTICE' flanks the pelican within an inner beaded border, with 'CONFIDENCE' below. The outer legend 'STATE OF LOUISIANA' curves along the upper rim, flanked by two stars, with a small decorative sprig at the base.
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