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Defense of the Citadel of Antwerp, medal awarded by the Commission of Gratitude in Amsterdam to A.C. Burchaert de Vos
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Defense of the Citadel of Antwerp, medal awarded by the Commission of Gratitude in Amsterdam to A.C. Burchaert de Vos

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

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

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Bronze medal. Obverse: 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: inscription within an oak wreath.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineVerdediging van de citadel van Antwerpen, penning door de Commissie van erkentenis te Amsterdam uitgereikt aan A.C. Burchaert de Vos. 1832 - 1833. David van der Kellen (1804-1879). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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