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Medal - Victoria International Exhibition of Industry, Science and Art, silver
| Location | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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| Year | 1886 |
| Type | Advertising medallion |
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| Obverse description | Detailed relief view of the Edinburgh International Exhibition building in the central field, depicting a large domed glass and iron structure with flanking pavilions, flags, and a hot air balloon in the sky above. The circular legend reads around the border, with the text 'UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN' inscribed below the building and 'EDINBURGH 1886' in the lower exergue. The border is decorated with a continuous foliate and floral ornamental band. |
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| Reverse description | Five relief vignettes of Edinburgh landmarks arranged around a central square panel depicting St. Giles' Cathedral; Edinburgh Castle appears at the top, Heart of Midlothian at the lower left, Mercat Cross at the lower right, and Holyrood Palace at the bottom, each labelled with its name in the field. A registration number 'REG. No 45500' appears in the upper left of the central panel, and the circular legend around the border identifies Peter Westren as manufacturer of historical Scottish jewellery with his address. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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