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Medal - William IV Reform Bill, Patriotism, bronze
| Location | United Kingdom |
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| Year | 1832 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | A winged allegorical figure of Patriotism, helmeted and in classical armour, stands triumphant on clouds bearing a shield inscribed PRO PATRIA and raising a spear, trampling the prostrate figure of Corruption beneath her feet. Above, a radiant triangle inscribed KING, LORDS, COMMONS symbolises the constitution, with the maker's signature HALLIDAY FECIT and the date MDCCCXXXII in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE GENIUS OF PATRIOTISM DRIVING CORRUPTION FROM THE CONSTITUTION MDCCCXXXII |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a multi-line commemorative legend within a wreath composed of oak and laurel branches, recording the election of T.K. Staveley and J.S. Crompton as representatives of Ripon in the First Reformed Parliament on Dec. 11. 1832, surmounted by the motto PURITY & INDEPENDENCE TRIUMPHANT! |
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