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Medal - Victoria Royal Visit to Preston, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1882 |
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| Technique | Struck |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Three heraldic shields, each set within a raised circular frame, arranged in a trefoil pattern and joined at centre by a decorative boss. The upper left circle contains the arms of Preston (a lamb with flag, initials P.P.), the upper right contains the Birley family coat of arms, and the lower circle bears a cartouche inscribed with the Guild Mayor's name and date. Flanking ribbon banners at left and right read MERCHANT and GUILD respectively, with a scroll at top reading PRESTON and decorative Tudor roses filling the interstices. |
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| Reverse lettering | PRESTON MERCHANT GUILD EDMUND BIRLEY ESQ. GUILD MAYOR 1882 |
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