Medal (Reverse), commemorating the death of David Livingstone

This is the reverse of a bronze medal commemorating the death of David Livingstone in 1873.

The reverse depicts an altar with six figures standing and seated before it.

David Livingstone (1813-73) finally lost his life in Africa while on expedition. When his body was returned to Britain, it was given a hero's welcome and state funeral at Westminster.

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Online ID:	000-100-048-143-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1970.257
Date:	1873
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	45 mm D
What:	Medal, commemorative
Subject:	Medals (NMAS Classification)
Who:	David Livingstone, 1813 - 1873
Where:	Africa, Ilala Scotland, Lanarkshire, Blantyre
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Description:	Bronze medal of David Livingstone on his death, 1873
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