Description
Netherlands, Amsterdam, Nederland, Leiden. Brandweerpenning / Brandspuitpenning 18e eeuw / 19e eeuw
Ungraded
Medal 1
Rare fire engine medal from the city of Leiden with the crowned Leiden coat of arms flanked by lions on the obverse. The reverse has a fire engine with a cartouche above it. Around the emblem is a snake that has stuck its head through a loop in its tail.
Origin: Leiden
Diameter: 38 mm
Date: 18th century
Source: Museum Lakenhal Leiden, inventory number 547.1
Medal 2
Fire brigade medal from the city of Amsterdam
Origin: Amsterdam
Diameter: 34 mm
Date: 19th century
Lot details
- Country/province
- Nederland, Leiden, Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Denomination
- Brandweerpenning / Brandspuitpenning
- Year/Period and Variation
- 18e eeuw / 19e eeuw
- Condition
- Ungraded