Foreign Coins and Medals, Belgian Congo, Franz Dhanis (1862-1909), Memorial Inaugurated, bronze plaquette, 1913, by Alphonse Mauquoy (1880-1954), Dhanis in triumphant pose with thankful natives around, rev. legend, crowned shield and medals, 56 x 75mm., arched top (Vancraenenbroeck 24a), extremely fine
Franz Dhanis was internationally respected as a fighter of the Arab-Swahili slave traders in Eastern Congo.
Estimate: 100-140 GBP