1830 -1831 Belgian Revolution Netherlands Medal William I General Armaments D. van der Kellen

£163.00
 
£163.00
 
The Belgian Revolution (25 August 1830 – 21 July 1831) was the conflict which led to the secession of the southern provinces (mainly the former Southern Netherlands) from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and the establishment of an independent Kingdom of Belgium.

Obverse: Left-turned bust of King William I

Obverse legend: WILLEM I KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.

Reverse: A warrior in antique clothing, with helmet, shield and spear pours a cup of oil on a burning altar, with the text: 'For Fatherland and King'.

Reverse legend: MET GOD TROK ELK TEN STRYDE. ALGEMENE WAPENING 1830–1831

Edge: plain

Country: Netherlands

Year: 19th-century

Metal: Bronze

Weight ± 73 g

Diameter ± 52 mm

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SKU: MED32-
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