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Collector's Choice Apr 2020 Auction 22 Apr 2020
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WORLD WAR I MEDALS. Belgium - Germany. The Rape of Belgium Bronze Medal, 1923. Fonson (Brussels) Mint. CHOICE ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
The Art of Devastation-Unlisted (though cf. 257.1.4522.7). 71mm. By Godefroid Devreese. Obverse: Jugate busts of Cardinal Desire-Felicien-Francois-Joseph Mercier, Adolphe Max, L. Theodor, and Henri Pirenne left; Reverse: Worker seated slightly right, head left, with arms crossed over chest; hammer resting upon leg; gear behind to right. Light reddish-brown surfaces, with a few scattered spots and light marks.
The Art of Devastation-Unlisted (though cf. 257.1.4522.7). 71mm. By Godefroid Devreese. Obverse: Jugate busts of Cardinal Desire-Felicien-Francois-Joseph Mercier, Adolphe Max, L. Theodor, and Henri Pirenne left; Reverse: Worker seated slightly right, head left, with arms crossed over chest; hammer resting upon leg; gear behind to right. Light reddish-brown surfaces, with a few scattered spots and light marks.
This type touches upon the topic of the deportation of Belgians into German slavery during World War I and the four key figures outspoken against such a practice.
From the Richard Jewell Collection.
Estimate: $60.00- $100.00