Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1832 commemorating the Belgian-French Union, by Hart F., Bronze 36 mm, weight 20,80 g., Condition aUNC/XF, nice patina with luster
Belgium, Kingdom. Leopold I 1830-1865. Posthumous medal of Peter Joseph Trieste, 1836, bronze 40 mm, weight 32,57 g., Condition XF.
Peter Joseph Triest (31 August 1760 – 24 June 1836) was a prelate of the Diocese of Ghent. He is known for his foundations of religious communities in this diocese, and has been called "the St. Vincent de Paul of Belgium". źródło: wikipedia.org
Belgium, Liege, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1837 commemorating the Inauguration of the Boverie Bridge, by L. Jehotte F., Bronze 32 mm, weight 22,20 g., Condition XF, patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1838 commemorating Count Felix de Merode (1791-1857), by J. Leclercq F., Bronze 50 mm, weight 42,40 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, patina
Philippe Félix Balthasar Otto Ghislain, Count de Merode (April 13, 1791 - February 7, 1857), known as Félix de Merode, was a Belgian politician. He has been called "the architect of Belgian independence"
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1839 from the Annual Horse Races, by Braemnt F., Bronze 47 mm, weight 39,20 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1839 in honor of Nicaise de Keyser (1813-1887) central figure of 19th century Belgian history painting, by Hart F., Bronze 68 mm, weight 131,20 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful chocolate patina, very impressive medal
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Antwerp. Medal 1840 commemorating the erection of a monument to Rubens by the Royal Society of Science, Literature and Art, by J. Hart, Bronze 45 mm, weight 46,0 g., Condition aUNC, beatiful patina
Belgium, Prince Philippe of Belgium, Count of Flanders (1837-1905) . Medal circa 1840, LES VERTUS DE SA FAMILLE SE REFLETENT EN LUI ET NOUS LE FONT AIMER (THE VIRTUES OF HIS FAMILY ARE REFLECTED IN HIM AND MAKE US LOVE HIM), Bronze 50 mm, weight 52,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
The expression “The virtues of his family reflect in him and make us like him” expresses the idea that a person`s positive qualities are influenced by the values and character traits of his family, and these family virtues make the person more likeable and lovable. In other words, the good qualities of the family are seen as manifested in the individual`s behavior and character, which elicits the liking and appreciation of others.
Belgium, Prince Philippe of Belgium, Count of Flanders (1837-1905) . Medal circa 1840, LES VERTUS DE SA FAMILLE SE REFLETENT EN LUI ET NOUS LE FONT AIMER (THE VIRTUES OF HIS FAMILY ARE REFLECTED IN HIM AND MAKE US LOVE HIM), Bronze 50 mm, weight 47,40 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with luster
The expression “The virtues of his family reflect in him and make us like him” expresses the idea that a person`s positive qualities are influenced by the values and character traits of his family, and these family virtues make the person more likeable and lovable. In other words, the good qualities of the family are seen as manifested in the individual`s behavior and character, which elicits the liking and appreciation of others.
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1841, Founding of the Royal Academy of Medicine / l`Académie Royale de Médecine, by Jouvenel, Tourneur 549, Bronze 56 mm, weight 74,7 g., Condition aUNC, nice dark shiny patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Masonic medal 1842, Installation of Eugene Defacqz as Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge, by Hart F., Gadoury 1991, Bronze 49 mm, weight 48,6 g, Condition aUNC, damaged edge on obverse Obverse: Description on the obverse: Bust of Eugene Defacqz facing left, wearing a Masonic collar; below, the signature HART F. EUGENE DEFACQZ GR :. MAIT :. - DE LORDRE MAÇ :. / EN BELGIQUE
Reverse: Under a burning star and the letter G, a sword resting on an altar decorated with a book bearing the inscription BIBLIA SACRA; symbols on the left: anchor, cross, pelican; in the center: crossed compasses and squares on a hammer; on the right: bust of Athena, mirror ÉLU A L`UNANIMITÉ 11 J :. 5 M :. INSTALLÉ 8 J :. 6 M :. 5842 * // A L’EXERGUE : GR:. OR:. DE / BELGIQUE
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1842 for the publication of the “New Dictionary of Conversation” (“Nouveau Dictionnaire de la Conversation”) by printer Auguste Wahlen, by Hart F., Bronze, 50 mm, weight 43,50 g, Condition aUNC, beautiful patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1845 in honor of Eugene Sue for his publication “The Eternal Wanderer” (Le Juif errant), Belgian Liberals in recognition of Sue`s French novel, by Hart, Turner 700, Bronze 54 mm, weight 82,10 g, Condition aUNC, nice patina
Belgium. Military decoration for long service (Decoration Militaire), I Class, instituted 1846, Literature: Borna Barac Belgium 51, gilt Bronze 45 x 33 mm, weight 25,30 g., Condition XF, dark patina, ribbon
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Brussels. Medal 1848, Leopold Faithful to the Constitution, Bronze 50 mm, weight 55,80 g., Condition XF+, nice chocolate patina Obverse: LEOPOLD - KING OF THE CONSTITUTION Right bust of Leopold in uniform. Surrounding inscription * JE JURE FIDÉLITÉ A LA CONSTITUTION ET AUX LOIS DU PEUPLE BELGE *// 21. JULY 1831. Reverse: * THE KING KEEPS HIS OATH* THE NATION WILL KEEP ITS OATH// ** 1848 **. Inside a wreath of oak and laurel a plaque with the inscription OBLIGATION OF THE CENSUS/ Election/ REFORM/ PARLIAMENTARY/ FUNDS VOTED/ FOR IMPROVEMENT/ OF THE VALUE OF WORKERS , around the names of members of the government
Belgium, Leopold I (1831–1865). 1848 Medal "Le Cabinet de 12 aout" (Cabinet of August 12, 1847) Charles Rogier, designed by Adolphe Jouvenel, Bronze 62 mm, weight 110,9 g, Condition XF, dented edge, rare
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1848 commemorating the Civil Guard, "A L`UNION DES CORPS DE LA GARDE CIVIQUE DU ROYAUME", by L. J. Hart, Bronze 54 mm, weight 81,20 g., Condition VF-XF, edge nicks, minor scratches in background, cleaned
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1848, commemorating the distribution of the flags of the citizen guards of the Kingdom (18th anniversary of September 1830), by Jouvenel, Bronze 50,10 mm, weight 54,20 g., Condition XF, nice patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Undated medal (1848-1850), Bishop Notger of Liege, Series: Great Men of Belgium, designed by Adolphe Jouvenel, Bronze 45,8 mm, weight 45,2 g, Condition XF, washed, slightly cleaned Notker (or Notger) of Liege (Latin: Notgerus; c. 940 – 10 April 1008 AD) was a Benedictine monk, bishop (972–1008) and first prince-bishop (980–1008) of the Bishopric of Liege (now in Belgium). In Folcwin`s opinion Notker`s achievements surpass those of any of his predecessors. He developed the urban structure of the city, its fortifications, commerce and education. Under his rule, the city of Liege was sometimes called the "Northern Athens". source: wikipedia.org
Belgium - Flanders, Sint-Niklaas. 19th century medal, Royal Agricultural and Botanical Society of the Waas Country, Silver-plated Bronze 45 mm, weight 46,20 g., Condition XF, patina
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865), Antwerp (Anvers). Medal 1850, Medal of Honor of the Lyric Union on the occasion of the Festival of 19.08.1850, by J. Wiener, Bronze 50 mm, weight 54,70 g., Condition aUNC/XF+, beautiful chocolate patina with luster
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Bronze medal 1847-1850 commemorating the opening of the Maison de Sureté pour Femmes in Brussels, by J. Wiener, Bronze 50,00 mm, weight 51,96 g., Condition XF, dark brown patina with luster, local discoloration.
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Bronze medal 1850 from the civil and military prison in Liège (Maison de surete civile et militaire a Liege), by J. Wiener, first issue from the extensive series of Wiener, Jéhotte and Dubois medals of the early 20th century, Bronze 50,00 mm, weight 53,24 g., Condition aXF, brown patina.
Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1850, commemorating the death of Queen Louise Marie (Louise-Marie d`Orléans), by Veyrat, Bronze 31 mm, weight 17,0 g., Condition aUNC, beautiful brown patina with shine