Prize medal, International exhibition, Brussels, 1897

Prize medal, International exhibition, Brussels, 1897. Obverse: Central figure of Minerva, extends her arms to embrace a male figure (left) representing industry with an anvil and a hammer and a female figure (right) holding a cornucopia and representing agriculture. Legend: 'EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE BRUXELLES 1897'. Reverse: The Belgian Royal Arms supported by two lions, the crown above. Below, the motto 'L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE', a space beneath for the recipients name. Legend: 'KONINKRYK . BELGIE . ROYAUME . BELGIQUE.'

Object Details

ID: MED2793
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Prize medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Lagae, Jules; Wolfers
Date made: 1897
People: Denny Bros Ltd
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Denny Collection
Measurements: Overall: 70 mm
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