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Medal Royal Visit, white metal
| Location | India - British |
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| Year | 1875 |
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| Composition | White metal |
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| Obverse description | Bearded bust of HRH The Prince of Wales (future King Edward VII) in left profile, with naturalistically rendered hair and beard, set in high relief within the field. The circumferential legend curves around the upper and lower portions of the obverse, with the date appearing in the lower field. A suspension hole is pierced at the top of the medal. |
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| Reverse description | A draped female figure representing India, standing left and flanked by palm trees, clasps hands with an armoured figure of Britannia standing right, holding a trident and shield. A small crouching figure appears at their feet in the lower field. The scene is set within a landscape, with the maker's inscription appearing in the exergue below a horizontal line. A suspension hole is pierced at the top. |
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| Reverse lettering | DURING THE VICEROYALTY OF H.E.LORD NORTHBROOK.G.C.S.I. STRUCK BY HAMILTON & Co JEWELLERS CALCUTTA |
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