

Belgium, Leopold I (1831-1865). Medal 1856 commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the V.W. Society for the Propagation of the Arts, Bronze 33 mm, weight 13,50 g., Condition aUNC
Society for the Propagation of the Arts of the V.W.
In 1806, the society was founded to “practice virtue, cultivate humanity and promote the arts and sciences.” In 1809, the association split into three separate sections: poetry, drawing and music.
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