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Satire on the distribution of Belgian cross medals, 1834
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Satire on the distribution of Belgian cross medals, 1834

anonymous · 1834 · lithography; hand coloring; paper

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

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Satirical print on the generous awarding of the Belgian Crosses of Honour, 1834. King Leopold I stands with some generals on a platform and throws handfuls of medals among the officers standing before him. On the left a line of cavalry.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
cartoonprintLeopold I (koning der Belgen)Belgische Revolutie
Credit lineSpotprent op de verdeling van Belgische erekruizen, 1834. 1834. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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