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Medal commemorating the opening of the telegraph cable between Argentina and Europe - The Western Telegraph Company Ltd
Medal commemorating the opening of the telegraph cable between Argentina and Europe - The Western Telegraph Company Ltd. Obverse: On a background of waves two females in classical dress - to the left Argentina (right), left hand slightly forward, in her right hand a cornucopia; to the right, helmeted Europa (left), right hand forward, in her left hand a trident. Inscription: 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA THE WESTERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY L.D INAVGVRACION DEL CABLE DIRECTO A EUROPA MAYO MCMX LEY NO 6494.' Reverse: Divided into three panels (from left to right): On left, objects symbolic of Argentina -caduceus, coat of arms within encircling branches, scythe, cow's head, cornucopia. In centre, mermaids, the cable behind; on right, objects symbolic of Europe- caduceus, the British Royal arms, an anchor behind a crossed steering oar and trident. Edge stamped 'BRONZE'.
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC2887 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Medal |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | A. Stern |
| Places: | Paris |
| Events: | Opening of the Argentina-Europe telegraph cable, 1910 |
| Date made: | 1910 |
| People: | Western Telegraph Co |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 84 x 55 mm |
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