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Medal - Regia Torpediniera Saffo
| Location | Italy |
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| Year | 1906 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | A torpedo boat (R. Torpediniera Saffo) depicted in three-quarter relief sailing to the right through choppy seas, with smoke billowing from its funnels. The legend POESIS ET AUDACIA arcs across the upper field, with R. TORPEDINIERA A.M / SAFFO inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | POESIS ET AVDACIA // R. TORPEDINIERA A.M / SAFFO |
| Reverse description | Two allegorical figures in high relief set against a seascape: a kneeling male figure (sailor) supports a semi-draped female archer (likely representing Sappho) who draws a bow to the left. Both figures face left and are positioned on a stone ledge or ship's deck. The initials S.J. are visible in the lower right field. |
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