Medal commemorating the opening of the telegraph cable between Argentina and Europe - The Western Telegraph Company Ltd; obverse
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Medal commemorating the opening of the telegraph cable between Argentina and Europe - The Western Telegraph Company Ltd; obverse
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. 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.
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- Image reference: E8042-1
- National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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