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Medal - Victoria Exhibition of Canadian Industry
| Location | Canada, United Province of |
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| Year | 1860 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central shield of arms flanked by two standing allegorical figures: a male figure of Industry at left holding a hammer, and a female figure of Art at right beside a decorative urn. Above the shield, a helmeted bust in relief is framed by maple leaf branches. Below the shield, a ribbon banner bears the Latin motto MEDITANDO / ET VARIASUSUS EXTUNDERET / ARTES. The circular legend around the border reads in both English and French. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold multi-line commemorative legend in the field, enclosed within a wreath of maple leaves tied at the base with a ribbon bow. Above the wreath at the top of the field, the Prince of Wales feathers badge is depicted in high relief surmounting a coronet and scroll. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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