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Copper Medal: Funeral of King Leopold. 1865

Date:- 1865 - Classification:- Person; Death

Country of Origin:- Belgium -

Description

King Leopold, in whose memory this was struck, was initiated in 1812, by the Lodge “Hope,” of Berne, Switzerland, which was originally constituted by the Grand Orient of France, September 14, 1803. June 24, 1819, it became a Provincial Grand Lodge of England, and afterwards only recognised the three symbolic degrees. Leopold was the distinguished Prince whose kindness to his niece, Queen Victoria, in her girlhood, is so gratefully mentioned in her memoirs.

Obverse—Bust of King Leopold to right, between two reversed flaming torches, the handles of which nearly meet above. Below the bust a palm branch. Between the handles of the torches, “5865.” Legend, “Ceremonie Foneb .’. 10e J .’. 12e M .’. En Mem .’. DuT .'. C .'. F.'. Leopold De Saxe Cobourg Roi Des Belges” (Funeral ceremonies, February 10, in memory of the very dear brother, Leopold of Saxe Cobourg, King of the Belgians).

Reverse—Within a circle, the All-seeing Eye upon a triangle, surrounded by rays, which form a six-pointed star. Legend, “Gr .’. Or .'. De Belgique *“

Properties

31 mm. Bronze