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Medal - Visit of the Russian fleet in Cherbourg
| Location | France |
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| Year | 1896 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Allegorical figure of Gallia, helmeted and draped, stands in high relief gesturing in welcome toward the Russian fleet visible in the harbor background. To her right, a winged genius holds aloft a large flag bearing the Russian imperial double-headed eagle. In the lower field, decorative military trophies are arranged, with the engraver's signature visible at lower left. The legend in the exergue reads CHERBOURG / 5 · OCTOBRE · 1896. |
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| Reverse description | A large Russian imperial flag bearing the double-headed eagle dominates the upper left of the field, with oak and laurel branches to its left. Below, a large anchor, cannon, cannonballs, and naval rope are arranged as a trophy. A detailed panoramic view of the port of Cherbourg with ships at anchor fills the middle-ground. The Latin dedicatory inscription occupies the upper right of the field in six lines. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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