Belgium - Special Forces - Military medal - Medals - 1878
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Lot of 3 historical Belgian medals in bronze, dating from 1878, 1909 and 1914, featuring Leopold II and Maria Enrichetta, a Brussels homage to Prince Albert, and a WWI patriotic issue, all with original suspensions and a natural patina, sold as seen.
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Lot of 3 Historic Belgian Medals - King Leopold II, Albert I and Homage to Brussels 1909
Splendid lot consisting of three important and authentic historic and patriotic medals of Belgium, dating from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Excellent collectible pieces for enthusiasts of numismatics, medallic art, and European militaria.
The lot includes:
1. Silver Wedding Medal (Royal) (1878): In bronze/copper with the profiles of King Leopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette. Minted for the 25th anniversary of their marriage.
2. Patriotic Great War Medal (1914): In bronze, depicting the profiles of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, issued during WWI for war charity funds.
3. Art Nouveau Brussels Homage Medal (16 August 1909): A rare art medal with a splendid allegorical figure of the city of Brussels holding a banner, struck on the occasion of the associations' homage to Prince Albert.
All pieces are strictly antique, feature their original upper hooks (nail fasteners) and retain a beautiful natural patina of age. Sold together as seen, in the condition shown in the photographic gallery.
Lot of 3 Historic Belgian Medals - King Leopold II, Albert I and Homage to Brussels 1909
Splendid lot consisting of three important and authentic historic and patriotic medals of Belgium, dating from the late 19th to the early 20th century. Excellent collectible pieces for enthusiasts of numismatics, medallic art, and European militaria.
The lot includes:
1. Silver Wedding Medal (Royal) (1878): In bronze/copper with the profiles of King Leopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette. Minted for the 25th anniversary of their marriage.
2. Patriotic Great War Medal (1914): In bronze, depicting the profiles of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, issued during WWI for war charity funds.
3. Art Nouveau Brussels Homage Medal (16 August 1909): A rare art medal with a splendid allegorical figure of the city of Brussels holding a banner, struck on the occasion of the associations' homage to Prince Albert.
All pieces are strictly antique, feature their original upper hooks (nail fasteners) and retain a beautiful natural patina of age. Sold together as seen, in the condition shown in the photographic gallery.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Number of objects
3
Army unit
Special Forces
Object title
Medals
Country of origin
Belgium
Year of manufacture
1878
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
Comes with certificate of authenticity
No
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