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Bronze medal.(obverse) Crowned bust of Queen Victoria, left within a border of roses, shamrocks ...
Medal commemorating the royal visit and dedication of Epping Forest
Bronze medal.(obverse) Crowned bust of Queen Victoria, left within a border of roses, shamrocks and thistles.

Medal commemorating the royal visit and dedication of Epping Forest

Date1882
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Bronze medal.
(obverse) Crowned bust of Queen Victoria, left within a border of roses, shamrocks and thistles.
(reverse) Queen Victoria sits as Londinia opening the gate to the forest.
Inscription: "IT GIVES ME THE GREATEST SATISFACTION TO DEDICATE THIS BEAUTIFUL FOREST FOR THE USE AND ENJOYMENT OF MY PEOPLE FOR ALL TIME / EPPING FOREST 6 MAY 1882".
Medium
Dimensions77 mm x 8 mm, 246 g (3 1/16 in. x 5/16 in., 0.54 lb.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberMSSREALIA-MEDALS1882-001
Country:Canada