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Two medals (a & b) in original box (c).
a) Sun-shaped silver brooch set with faux diamonds; center is raised circular bands; missing center medallion; smaller piece, also set with faux diamonds, hangs off bottom of medal
b) Smaller medal, six-sided star-shaped; brooch set with faux diamonds; center enamel medallion of a lion-yellow, green and brown
c) Faded purplish velvet box with hinge lid and hook closure
d) Original document conferring medal (see inscription)
e) Bright green sash folded in box, silk
commemoratives
silver (metal)
enamel (fused coating)
cardboard
felt (textile)
silk (textile)
Medal, Commemorative
Unknown
Gift of Alexandra Holt Rotival
2005.17
April 9, 1900 (Conferred that date)
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