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Medal - M.M.H.Q. James Cook / George Vancouver
| Location | Canada |
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| Weight | 16.4 g |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts of explorers James Cook (left) and George Vancouver (right) facing slightly inward, depicted in 18th-century attire, with a terrestrial globe in the lower field between them and a sailing ship rendered in relief in the background. The legend arcs along the upper rim, and three dates appear in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Central field features the bold acronym M.M.H.Q. within a raised circular border, surrounded by the full name of the issuing organization in a circular legend along the rim. A small decorative floral or foliate ornament appears at the base of the legend. |
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| Reverse lettering | LA MAISON DU MEDAILLON HISTORIQUE DE QUEBEC M.M.H.Q. |
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