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Medal - Married at St. Petersburg
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1874 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Two facing busts in separate ornate oval frames — the Duke of Edinburgh to the left and the Grand Duchess Marie to the right — with a standing winged figure (angel or Victory) between them above, all set within an elaborate decorative surround. Individual legends arc around each portrait frame, while a central scroll in the lower field bears the motto in relief. The maker's name appears in small lettering at the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | H.R.H. DUKE OF EDINBURGH H.R.H. GRAND DUCHESS MARIE MAY HAPPINESS BE THEIRS W.J. TAYLOR LONDON |
| Reverse description | Two conjoined armorial shields at centre — the British Royal Arms to the left and the Russian Imperial double-headed eagle arms to the right — tied together at the top with a ribbon bow and resting on a foliate base. A circular legend surrounds the central device, with the marriage date inscribed in the lower portion of the border, separated by small floral ornaments. |
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