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Medal - Victoria - New Zealand Personality Medal

Location New Zealand
Year 1887
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description Veiled and crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing a pearl necklace and brooch, in high relief. The circular legend reads VICTORIA D·G· BRITT·REG· with the date 1887 along the right rim. A milled border frames the design.
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Reverse description The reverse features a raised outline map of New Zealand's North and South Islands occupying the central field, with a detailed compass rose to the upper left bearing the cardinal points N, W, E, S. To the lower right, a fully rigged sailing vessel identified as the Endeavour is depicted in relief. The inscription NEW ZEALAND appears vertically on the left, and ENDEAVOUR is inscribed below the ship near the rim. The border is decorated with a row of small stars.
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