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Reverse of the medal has a laurel wreath around it and the words 'Inter arma caritas' engraved in the centre

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Reverse of Red Cross Medal awarded to Phyllis Tessier

The reverse (back) of the Red Cross Medal has the Latin words 'INTER ARMA CARITAS' (in English 'Amidst Arms, Charity') which means that even in wartime there can be kindness.

Image: © Leeds Museums & Galleries