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Medal - Victoria Victoria Bridge
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1860 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Youthful bare-headed bust of the Prince of Wales in military uniform facing slightly left, with a sash and star decoration visible on the chest. The legend arcs around the upper field reading H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, with the date of birth BORN 9 NOV 1841 inscribed along the lower exergue. The edge is reeded. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A detailed panoramic view of Victoria Bridge spanning the St. Lawrence River at Montreal, depicted in low relief with a locomotive emitting smoke visible at the left end of the tubular iron structure. The upper legend reads OPENED BY THE PRINCE OF WALES / 1860, and the lower field carries the inscription VICTORIA BRIDGE / MONTREAL. The edge is reeded. |
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