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Medal Royal Wedding, Spink, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1893 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined facing busts of Princess Victoria Mary of Teck (left, in profile) and Prince George, Duke of York (right, in profile) set within two oval beaded frames joined at the centre by a heart bearing entwined initials G and M. A royal crown rises above the junction of the frames, and crossed anchors and naval trophies appear below. The maker's signature 'SPINK & SON LONDON' is inscribed in the lower field. Each portrait is surrounded by a circular legend naming the sitter. |
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| Reverse description | Three full-length figures in high relief: Prince George and Princess Mary clasping hands across a flaming altar, with Britannia standing between them holding a trident and wearing a plumed helmet. In the exergue below, two conjoined heraldic shields bearing the arms of the couple are depicted. The circular legend around the upper field records the marriage date and location. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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