Medallion, side 1; angel bearing cornucopia flies under words 'Art and Manufactures' towards group of objects representing these e.g. pen and ink-pot, mallet, etc. Rising sun is in the background; below are the words 'Alex. Geef inv. & fecit. Brussels'. Side 2; Laurel wreath with names of the four continents intertwined; where points of wreath meet - Irish harp surmounted by crown and surrounded by branches of thistles and roses. Two stars, shamrock and words 'Dublin International Festival 1865' round the rim.
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