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Medal awarded to N.T. Spelbrink by the Zuid-Hollandsche Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked Persons in Rotterdam
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Medal awarded to N.T. Spelbrink by the Zuid-Hollandsche Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked Persons in Rotterdam

David van der Kellen (1804-1879) · 1856 · striking (metalworking); engraving; silver (metal)

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

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Silver medal. Obverse: man carrying a shipwreck survivor in his arms; on the background right: two men helping a shipwreck survivor to his feet; left: sinking ship and man in a boat; vignette: signature. Reverse: inscription within an oak wreath.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineZuid-Hollandsche Maatschappy tot redding van schipbreukelingen te Rotterdam, penning uitgereikt aan N.T. Spelbrink. 1856. David van der Kellen (1804-1879). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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