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Ross

I believe the answer is:

hallmark

(Other definitions for hallmark that I've seen before include "Sign of authenticity or excellence" , "Goldsmith's stamp" , "Stamp indicating standard of gold etc" , "It indicates the standard of precious metals" , "Assay stamp" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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