BELGIUM. Belgium’s Obligatory Neutrality Ends and Defense of the Rhine Begins. Cast Æ Medal (71mm, 93.25 g, 12h). By Paul Dubois. Dated 28 June 1919. As made.Electronic Auction 529 The PS Collection of Medals of the Great War, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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BELGIUM. Belgium’s Obligatory Neutrality Ends and Defense of the Rhine Begins. Cast Æ Medal (71mm, 93.25 g, 12h). By Paul Dubois. Dated 28 June 1919. LA BELGIQUE ROMPT SA NEUTRALITE, Belgium standing left on steps in chains, looking at female kneeling before her, raising lyre; behind, winged male flying right, bowing trumpet and young male holding wreath above arms; to left, palace of Versailles; above, TRAITE/DE VERSAILLES/28 JUIN 1919; PAUL DUBOIS on steps / L'ARMEE BELGE PARTICIPE A LA GARDE DU RHIN, heroic Belgian soldier standing facing, head right, holding sword set on ground and shield; palm frond at feet; (DB) to right. See Album 37, lot 3190 (for another example). Brown surfaces. As made. |