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Defense Institute
| Location | United States |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the institutional seal of the Defense Institute in high relief at center, depicting a heraldic shield bearing a globe overlaid with an oil lamp (Lamp of Knowledge) set within a pentagon shape, flanked by laurel branches and crossed with a sword and quill. A scroll at the base bears the motto 'Vis. Scientia. Pax.' The surrounding legend reads DEFENSE INSTITUTE with SECURITY • ASSISTANCE • MANAGEMENT arranged around the periphery, all on a antiqued bronze field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the institute's motto in large relief lettering across the field, reading 'Strength and Peace through Knowledge' in a cursive script style. A single laurel branch in relief curves along the left side and upper portion of the field, framing the inscription on a plain antiqued bronze ground. |
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