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Medal - Peace Celebrations 1919 Birmingham
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1919 |
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| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
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| Obverse description | Winged figure of Peace standing facing, arms outstretched, holding an olive branch in her right hand, set against a background of Allied national flags rendered in relief. A circular legend runs around the upper rim, with the mintmark 'MBS' visible in the lower field. The design is bold and dynamic, characteristic of early 20th-century commemorative medallic art. |
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| Obverse lettering | PAX VICTORIS MBLD |
| Reverse description | The full heraldic achievement of the City of Birmingham occupies the centre of the field, depicting the shield with supporters and a crown above, with the civic motto 'FORWARD' inscribed on a scroll in the exergue. A circular legend surrounds the design along the rim. |
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