Commemorative medal for the students of Leiden, 1672
The Medal of Honour for Leiden Students was awarded in 1683 to students at Leiden University who had defended the city during the French attack of 1672.
General
| Start date | 1683 |
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| End date | 1683 |
| Captions | voorzijde: SEMPITERNO HONORI STUDIOSI MILITIS; opschrift in afsnede: D: Daniele ab Alphen Judicc:; keerzijde: 1672 GRÆCIA DEVICTA IACTET PER PALLADA TROIAM, IMMENSÆ STRUERET CUM MODO MOLLIS EQUUM, DIVA MINERVA SUIS LEYDAM CONSERVAT ALUMNIS I NUNC ET DUBITA QUEIS MAGIS ÆQUA FUIT |
| Dimensions [width] | 59 mm |
| Material | silver |
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Background
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| Objective | Awarded to students of Leiden University who defended the city for more than half a year during the French attack of 1672. |
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| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 17 |
| Note | On the front, there is a space in the section where the recipient’s name was engraved. |
Section
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| Additions | none |
