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Medal - Resistance of Liege, Waelhem and Nieuport
1914 year| Silver plated copper | 9.16 g | 27.75 mm |
| Location | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1914 |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 9.16 g |
| Diameter | 27.75 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#85365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lion on the right, above its back the year, surrounded by the name of the 3 cities.
Below the back legs the name of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIEGE WAELHEM NIEUPORT
P. THEUNIS
Engraver: Pierre Theunis
Edge
Plain
Comment
The three cities, Liege, Waelhem and Nieuport have in common a remarkable resistance against the German enemy during the First World War.Medal available in several dimensions.
