Bronze medal 1890-1893 commemorating the opening of the prison in Verviers (Prison de Verviers), by Fernandubois, Bronze 61,00 mm, weight 73,68 g., Condition XF, brown patina with luster.
France, Third Republic. Medal 1895, Union Chamber of Workers for completing the Solfège and Declamation courses for Mr. Handwerk, Bronze 51 mm, weight 60 g., Condition XF, nice brown patina CHAMBRE SYNDICALE des EMPLOYES / COURS de SOLFEGE et De DECLAMATION Mr HANDWERK
Luxembourg, Diekirch. Medal 1895, 50th Exhibition Competition of the Grand Ducal Agricultural Society, Silver-plated Bronze 50 mm, weight 48,9 g., Condition aXF, local tarnish, patina, mint luster
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Order of the Crown of Labor and Progress (Ordre de la Couronne Travail et Progrès), institued 1897, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 212, gilt Bronze 31 mm, weight 16,40 g., Condition aUNC, ribbon
Belgium, Leopold II (1865-1909). Medal 1897, commemorating the Brussels International Exposition (Exposition Internationale de Bruxelles), signed Jules Lagae and Louis Wolfers, Forrer III, 267; VI, 525, high-relief silvered Bronze 70 mm, weight 157,32 g., Condition aUNC, very impressive high-relief stately medal.
The Brussels International Exposition (French: Exposition Internationale de Bruxelles, Dutch: Wereldtentoonstelling te Brussel) of 1897 was a world`s fair held in Brussels, Belgium, from 10 May 1897 through 8 November 1897. There were 27 participating countries, and an estimated attendance of 7.8 million people. The main venues of the fair were the Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark, as well as a colonial section in the suburb of Tervuren, showcasing King Leopold II`s personal property: the Congo Free State. The two exposition sites were linked by a purpose-built tramway. source: wikipedia.org
Finland, (Russian occupation). 10 Pennia 1899, Nicholas II, KM 154, Copper 30 mm, weight 12,78 g., Bitkin 427, Condition aUNC, mint state specimen, beautiful brown patina with shine
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Silver Medal of the Order of Leopold II, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 231, Silver plated Bronze 40 mm, weight 30,20 g., Condition XF+, ribbon, patina
Belgium, Leopold II (1865 - 1909). Silver Medal of the Order of Leopold II, L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 231, silver plated Bronze 35 mm, weight 24,60 g., Condition XF+, ribbon, nice patina, early emission
France, Paris. Promotional jeton “Au Grande Paris Ostende 14”, AU GRAND PARIS ON VEND PLUS BEAU & MOINS CHER OSTENDE 14 RUE DE LA CHAPELLE, by F. Cartaux, plastic 21 mm, weight 1,50 g., Condition VF+
France. Vintage medal pendant Brennus (pendant ear removed), Silver plated metal 20 mm, weight 1,10 g., Condition VF, patina
Brennus Gallic leader (flourished 4th century bc) was the chief of the Senones, who in 390 or 387 bc annihilated a Roman army, occupied and plundered Rome, and exacted a heavy ransom before withdrawing. He is famous for his reputed saying, “Vae victis” (“Woe to the vanquished”). The name, which is not found in the best sources, may be invented. source: britannica.com