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Medal - S.S.Lady Barkly
| Location | New Zealand |
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| Year | 1891 |
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| Diameter | 37.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central circular field depicting a steam and sail vessel underway to the left, with birds in flight above and water rendered in horizontal lines below. The central medallion is framed by a scalloped border and set within an ornate cross-shaped surround with four lobed arms, each decorated in high relief with engraved floral and foliate motifs and rosette bosses. A suspension ring is fitted at the top. |
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| Reverse description | Plain polished field across the cross-shaped reverse, entirely covered by an engraved multi-line presentation inscription. Small engraved foliate and star ornaments punctuate the text. A suspension ring is fitted at the top. |
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| Reverse lettering | PRESENTED TO CAPT. J. WALKER ON HIS RETIRING FROM THE S.S. LADY BARKLY BY THE CREW & T.A. ASKEW J.E.S-G.T.B D.MCL-G.D J.Y Nov. 1891. |
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