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Medal - William IV Great Barbados Hurricane
| Location | Barbados |
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| Year | 1831 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse consists entirely of inscribed text arranged in two zones: a circular outer legend running around the rim bearing the name and titles of the Governor, and a central field containing a multi-line commemorative inscription recording the hurricane of 11th August 1831 and donations received in produce and cash, totalling £24,775. |
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| Obverse lettering | LIEUT GENERAL SIR JAMES LYON K.C.B. & G.C.H. GOVERNOR &c. . BARBADOS . COMMEMORATIVE OF THE AWFUL HURRICANE OF THE 11TH AUGUST 1831; WHICH CALLED FORTH THE GENEROUS SYMPATHY & LIBERAL SUCCOUR OF OUR SISTER ISLES & OTHER FRIENDLY SHORES IN THE HOUR OF CALAMITY & DISTRESS. DONATIONS RECEIVED. IN PRODUCE 3,628 CASH 21,147 £ 24,775 Cy |
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| Reverse lettering | DEUS HAEC FORTASSE BENIGNA REDUCET IN SEDEM VICE "ON THE EVENING OF THE 10TH THE SUN SET ON A LANDSCAPE OF THE GREATEST BEAUTY AND FERTILITY, AND ROSE THE FOLLOWING MORNING OVER AN UTTER DESOLATION AND WASTE" GOVER'S DISTA! LOSS SUSTAINED IN PROPERTY £ 2,311,729 Cy IN LIVES 2,437. ORDERSON |
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