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Medal - Mission San Luis Rey De Francia
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961-1974 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed view of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia in high relief, showing the mission's facade with its characteristic bell tower, dome surmounted by a cross, arched entrance, and surrounding vegetation including palm trees. The legend MISSION SAN LUIS REY DE FRANCIA arcs along the upper border, with FOUNDED 1798 along the lower border. An engraver's signature is visible in the lower right field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a facing bust of Saint Louis IX of France in high relief, wearing a royal crown with fleur-de-lis ornaments and a radiate nimbus halo. To the left is a fleur-de-lis scepter, to the right a crusader's cross, and a crown of thorns is rendered below the bust. The legend SAINT LOUIS IX OF FRANCE arcs along the upper border, with the dates 1215 and 1290 flanking a cross in the lower field. |
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