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A pair of circular bronze-toned commemorative medals, dated 1963. The upper medal’s obverse features a crowned “ER” monogram, indicating Elizabeth Regina, encircled by a wreath and a scroll bearing the motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” (Shame on him who thinks evil of it), all set against a larger field of oak leaves and acorns; below this, it is inscribed “RSME 1963” and “4 x 880 RELAY”, signifying an award from the Royal School of Military Engineering. The lower medal’s reverse depicts an allegorical female figure holding a wreath and torch, flanked by architectural elements and foliage, with text reading “TERRITORIAL” on the left and “ARMY RIFLE ASSON” (Association) on the right, indicating an award from the Territorial Army Rifle Association.
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