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  <dc:title>Challenger Medal</dc:title>
  <dc:description>Medal to commemorate the voyage of HMS Challenger (1873 - 1876).  Obverse:  Athene, left profile, with owl; behind, a terrestrial globe; a dolphin; and Neptune with trident and trawl. Below, two mermaids support a scroll.  Reverse: the genius of the Challenger Expedition (represented by a knight in armour) throwing his gauntlet into the sea.
Medal designed and executed at the expense of John Murray who sent copies to all members of the expedition and those who had helped prepare the report. 120 medals were issued.</dc:description>
  <dc:date>1895</dc:date>
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