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Petition for the expulsion of the Jesuits brass
| Location | Canton of Vaud |
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| Year | 1845 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The shield of the Canton of Vaud bearing the legend LIBERTÉ ET PATRIE in the field, flanked by a wreath of oak branches tied at the base, with fasces surmounted by a feathered hat rising behind the shield. A ribbon banner inscribed CANTON DE VAUD arches above the shield. The circular legend referencing the petition of 32,000 citizens for the expulsion of the Jesuits runs around the periphery, punctuated by two stars. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ★ ÉLECTIONS DU 24 FÉVRIER ★ ASSEMBLÉE DU GRAND CONSEIL 3 MARS LE PEUPLE FAIT ACTE DE SOUVERAINETÉ LES 14 ET 15 FÉVRIER GOUVERNEMENT PROVISOIRE 1845 (Translation: February 24 elections. Grand council assembly march 3. The people make an act of sovereignty on february 14 and 15. Temporary government.) |
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