Luxembourg, Walfer / Walferdange. Commemorative plaque of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Division, formed in 1945 in Walfer / Walferdange, cast iron, 280 x 173 mm, weight 3660 g, Very Good Condition

In 1945, the 1st Battalion, 10th Regiment, of the U.S. 5th Infantry Division was fighting in Luxembourg during the final stages of the Battle of the Bulge. The battalion was involved in intense combat throughout January, culminating in the capture of the village of Putscheid (Pëtschent) on January 28, 1945, after several days of severe fighting. The 5th Infantry Division, known as the "Red Diamond," was part of Lt. Gen. George S. Patton's Third U.S. Army and played a crucial role in pushing German forces back during this period.

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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.
EUGÈNE 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 * // À L’EXERGUE : GR:. OR:. DE / BELGIQUE

France. Medal 1853 commemorating the wedding of Napoleon III and Eugénie, Bronze 35 mm, weight 17,30 g., Condition XF, Mint Maison Robineau Sorin Frères, Paris, France (1851-1905)

Germany. Satirical medal no date (1907), (M. Dasio / C. Poellath), Eine junge Frau - ein alter Mann - eine harte Nuss - ein hohler Zahn / A young woman - an old man - a hard nut - an empty tooth, signed on the edge C. POELLATH, SCHROBENN., white metal 38 mm, weight 19,70 g., Condition aUNC

France, Second Republic. Medal 1848 “Ils sont morts victimes pour la liberté” (They died victims of freedom), Bronze 23 mm, weight 6,0 g., Condition aUNC

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

Germany, East Prussia. Königsberg, ca. 1880, Badge / emblem of the University, College and Academy of Königsberg, CIVIS ACAD (emiae) ALB (ertinae), Gilt Bronze ca. 32 x 27 mm, waga 1,70, Condition XF, pin missing on reverse, very nicely preserved

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, Baudouin of Belgium (1951 - 1993). Medal awarded to L. Olivier by the Minister of the Middle Classes, by Muller (probably Jacques Muller (1930 - 1997), Belgian expressionist, figurative painter and engraver), medal signed MULLER, Bronze 50 mm, weight 56,0 g., Condition XF+

France. Medal commemorating the consecration of the Church of Saint Ambroise in Paris, 1869, by Chaplain, Jules-Clement, Bronze 72 mm, weight 171,08 g., Condition aUNC, large and impressive medal

Australia. Commemorative medal 2012, XXX Olympic Games, London 2012 - aquatics-swimming, Bronze 40 mm, weight 27 g., condition Prooflike

Belgium, Baudouin of Belgium (1951-1993). Medal 1951, Federation of National Veterans of King Albert (1909-1934), National Pilgrimage to the Royal Crypt on February 17, 1951 organized by the Brussels Section, Bronze 50 mm, weight 56,90 g., Condition aUNC, original FISCH box, 59 Rue Edm. Rostand, Bruxelles

France. Napoleon I Bonaparte, medal commemorating the alliance with Saxony, 1806, by Andrieu for Denon, Bramsen 551, Bronze 40 mm, weight 34,88 g., Condition XF, nice brown patina.

A beautiful commemorative medal and a true gem in the collection of any enthusiast of the French Emperor.

USA. Medal minted to commemorate the First Visit of Pope John Paul II to the White House, 1979, Bronze 50 mm, weight 74,71 g., Condition UNC

Belgium, St Niklaas. Octagonal plaquette 1951 on the occasion of the National Congress ,"Navetex", Bronze 57 x 52 mm, weight 72,4 g., Condition UNC, beautiful olive patina