© AntonH (CC BY-SA)
© AntonH (CC BY-SA)
Medal - Maarten Harpertszn Tromp Nederlandse Zeehelden
1965 year| Brass | 13.3 g | 32 mm |
| Location | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1965 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#417054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
17th century Dutch frigate.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEDERLANDSE ZEEHELDEN
MCMLXV
Edge
Plain
Comment
On the occasion of the five-year anniversary of the Bazooka Joe fan club in 1965, a promotion was held with medals, including a series of five sea heroes. For two chewing gum wrappers and 50 cents you could get a naval hero medal at the store.
source: https://museumrotterdam.nl/collectie/item/58173 (Dutch)
