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Memorial Medal in Amsterdam, Issued by the Magistrate to the Civic Guards
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Memorial Medal in Amsterdam, Issued by the Magistrate to the Civic Guards

anonymous · 1672 · silver (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Silver commemorative medal. Obverse: the Amsterdam City Maiden with helmet, armed with spear and shield and with the Dutch lion within the well-closed Dutch garden, the enemy army and fleet in view. Legend: VIGILANDE (For the watch). Reverse: The Amsterdam citizenry/ Tames the enemy's fury,/ And stands bravely day and night/ For freedom on the watch,/ Therefore to her throne with right/ This medal is assigned. Below a laurel wreath with two victory branches.

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Credit lineGedenkpenning te Amsterdam, door de magistraat aan de schutters uitgereikt. 1672. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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