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Medal Queen Alexandra Bridge, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1909 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features two conjoined circular armorial shields in relief: the arms of the Corporation of Sunderland (left, with motto NIL DESPERANDUM AUSPICE DEO) and the arms of the North Eastern Railway (right), each surrounded by their respective circular legends. Inscriptions in the upper field name the chairman, engineer, and contractors, while the lower field records the Mayor and Town Clerk of Sunderland. |
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| Obverse lettering | RT.HON.J.L.WHARTON. CHAIRMAN N.E.R. CHARLES A.HARRISON DSc M.I.C.E. ENGINEER. SIR WILLIAM ARROL LTD. & MITCHELL BROs CONTRACTORS CORPORATION OF SUNDERLAND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY ARTHUR F.YOUNG, MAYOR. FRANCIS M.BOWEY. TOWN CLERK. |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a detailed panoramic view in relief of the Queen Alexandra Bridge spanning the River Wear at Sunderland, showing the steel lattice arch structure with industrial riverside scenery including buildings, vessels, and scaffolding below. Inscriptions in the upper field name the commissioning bodies, while a multi-line legend in the lower field records the bridge name, commencement date, and opening ceremony details. |
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