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Defense of the Citadel of Antwerp, Medal Awarded to the Defenders of the Citadel and to the Crew on the Fleet on the Scheldt by the Committee of Gratitude in Amsterdam
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Defense of the Citadel of Antwerp, Medal Awarded to the Defenders of the Citadel and to the Crew on the Fleet on the Scheldt by the Committee of Gratitude in Amsterdam

David van der Kellen (1804-1879) · 1832 - 1833 · striking (metalworking); bronze (metal)

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

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Bronze medal. Obverse: A helmeted soldier in Roman attire stands by the Scheldt before the ruins of a citadel, warding off arrows shot at him with a shield within an inscription; section: inscription. Reverse: Five rosettes within an oak wreath.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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erepenningCitadel van Antwerpen (19e eeuw)ScheldeBelgische Revolutie
Credit lineVerdediging van de citadel van Antwerpen, penning uitgereikt aan de verdedigers van de citadel en aan de manschappen op de vloot op de Schelde door de Commissie van erkentenis te Amsterdam. 1832 - 1833. David van der Kellen (1804-1879). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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