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Medallion - 100th Anniversary of Universal Postal Union
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features in high relief a depiction of the U.S. 25-cent Air Mail stamp of 1949 (showing a globe and aircraft) above a representation of the Universal Postal Union commemorative stamp, both flanked by olive branches. The legend '100th ANNIVERSARY' arcs along the upper rim, with dates '1874 · 1974' along the lower rim, and 'FOREIGN MAILS' inscribed above the stamp designs in the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a lengthy inscribed text filling the field, recounting the history of the Universal Postal Union's founding in 1874. At the bottom of the field, the United States Postal Service eagle logo is depicted in low relief within a rectangular frame bearing the legend 'UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE' and 'U.S. MAIL'. |
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