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Silver Medal:Foundation of the Grand Lodge of Administration for the Southern Provinces of the Netherlands. 1818

Date:- 1818 - Classification:- Order/Governing Body; Consecration/Dedication

Country of Origin:- Netherlands -

Description

Merzdorf says this was struck at Brussels in 1818.

Obverse—Bust of Frederic to the left, in the peculiar uniform of the period, with a high embroidered collar and several crosses, under which, very small, “F: Simon,” Legend, " Frederic Pr .’. Des Pays-Bas” (Frederick, Prince of Holland).

Reverse.—The square, compasses, level, and rule, surrounded by acacia branches, above which a radiant sun. Legend, “Inst .'. Des. La Gr .'. L .’. D’Adm .'. Des Prov .’. Merid .’. Da Royaume Des Pays-Bas ” (Installation of the Grand Lodge of Administration [?] of the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom of Holland).

Properties

45 mm. Silver