Summary
Medal commemorating the Bombing of Antwerp, designed by Alfonse "Alf" Mauquoy, issued 1914.
The bombardment of Antwerp from 7-9 October in 1914 began with the city being taken under siege by German forces during World War I.
Obverse Description
Shell breaking through the arms of the city of Antwerp above the dates "7, 8, 9 Oct. / 1914"; around above, "BOMBARDEMENT D'ANVERS" (Bombing of Antwerp) in French; around below, "BESCHIETING VAN ANTWERPEN" (Bombing of Antwerp.
Reverse Description
Scene of distressed draped woman and seated boy as city burns in background.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Harold Mower, Apr 1991
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Date Issued
circa 1914 AD
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Inscriptions
Inscription at top reads:"BOMBARDEMENT D'ANVERS" (Bombing of Antwerp) in French; text below reads,"BESCHIETING VAN ANTWERPEN" (Bombing of Antwerp). Text in centre of medal reads: "7, 8, 9 Oct. / 1914"
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
50 mm (Outside Diameter), 47.118 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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