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Conspicuous Gallantry Medal 1874
Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria with a diadem, hair tied in a knot (L). Legend: "VICTORIA REGINA". Reverse: A laurel wreath, tied with a bow, the royal crown above. Inscription: "FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY". Inscription on edge: "SPECIMEN". [This example is of the 2nd issue type of 1874.]
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Object Details
| ID: | MED0062 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Gallantry award |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Wyon, William |
| Date made: | 1874 |
| People: | Queen Victoria; Wyon, William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: x x x 36 mm |