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Centennial planting of the Maypole in The Hague, medal awarded to the non-commissioned officers and members of the Groene Vendel
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Centennial planting of the Maypole in The Hague, medal awarded to the non-commissioned officers and members of the Groene Vendel

Martinus Holtzhey · 1734 · striking (metalworking); silver (metal)

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

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Silver medal. Obverse: Maypole decorated with laurel wreaths, beneath which a crowned coat of arms stands between two suits of armor, flags, and war equipment, below that a crowned coat of arms; with a ribbon, four coats of arms are bound to the top of the Maypole. Reverse: inscription under five coats of arms bound together with a ribbon, over which lies a pennant with inscription.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHonderdste planting van de meiboom te 's-Gravenhage, penning vereerd aan de onderofficieren en rotsgezellen van het Groene Vendel. 1734. Martinus Holtzhey. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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