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Defense of Brussels, medal awarded by the city to the armed citizenry
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Defense of Brussels, medal awarded by the city to the armed citizenry

anonymous · 1815 · striking (metalworking); gold (metal)

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

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Gold medal for law enforcement officers from the entry of the Allies in February 1814 to the inauguration of King Willem I. With later added (and removed) eyelet. Obverse: coat of arms within inscription. Reverse: inscription within oak wreath.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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erepenningWilliam I of the NetherlandsBrussels
Credit lineVerdediging van Brussel, penning door de stad uitgereikt aan de gewapende burgerij. 1815. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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