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Medal - Victoria Total Abstinence Society, white metal, 43mm
| Location | Ireland |
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| Year | 1838 |
| Type | Membership medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a large cross design dividing the field into four quadrants with radiating sunburst motifs at each corner. The central field bears a multi-line pledge inscription in relief. A circular legend around the border names the society, its founding date, and its president. |
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| Reverse lettering | CORK TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY FOUNDED 10 APRIL 1838 PLEDGE I PROMISE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING DRINKS &C EXCEPT USED MEDICINALLY AND BY ORDER OF A MEDICAL MAN AND TO DISCOUNTENANCE THE CAUSE & PRACTICE OF INTEMPERANCE THE VERY REVD T. MATHEW PRESIDENT |
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