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Medal - University of Nebraska Centennial
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the University of Nebraska seal in high relief at center, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with a flaming torch above flanked by the dates 1869 and 1969. A ribbon banner in the lower central field bears the legend CENTENNIAL, with the arc legends UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA running along the upper border. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a tall tower (Mueller Tower) rising against a radiant sunburst background, with an owl perched to its right and an open book in the foreground bearing the inscribed legend. The entire composition is framed by oak and laurel branches in relief, with the NU monogram visible at the lower left of the book. |
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| Reverse lettering | NU THE NECESSITY OF BEING READY INCREASES ..... |
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