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Medal - William IV Slavery Abolition Act, white metal
| Location | Barbados |
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| Year | 1834 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | The entire field is occupied by a multi-line text inscription in raised relief, presenting an abridged version of Clause XXXVII of the Barbados Emancipation Act. A circular border legend running around the periphery names Major General Sir Lionel Smith K.C.B. as Governor General, with the words 'BARBADOS EMANCIPATION ACT' appearing at the top of the border. |
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| Obverse lettering | BARBADOS EMANCIPATION ACT CLAUSE XXXVII ABRIDGED AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED THAT ALL PERSONS WHO ON THE 1ST AUGUST 1834 SHALL BE HOLDEN IN SLAVERY WITHIN THIS ISLAND SHALL BECOME & BE TO ALL INTENTS AND PURPOSES FREE & DISCHARGED OF & FROM ALL MANNER OF SLAVERY & SHALL BE ABSOLUTELY & FOR EVER MANUMITTED & SLAVERY IS HEREBY UTTERLY ABOLISHED & DECLARED UNLAWFUL MAJOR GENERAL SIR LIONEL SMITH K.C.B. GOVERNOR GENL. &C. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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