Medal for the War in Java, 1825–1830
The Medal for the War in Java was established by Royal Decree No. 54 of 27 June 1831 and was awarded to European soldiers and indigenous officers who took part in the war in Java.
The medal was struck at the Royal Mint; the dies were engraved by David van der Kellen (II). A total of 13,000 copies were issued.
General
| Start date | 1831 |
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| Captions | voorzijde: WILLEM I KONING DER NEDERLANDEN.; keerzijde: OORLOG OP JAVA. 1825-1830 |
| Dimensions [width] | 30 mm |
| Material | bronze |
| Number | 13.000 |
Background
| Institutional decision | Royal Decree, 27 June 1831, No. 54 |
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| Objective | Awarded to European military personnel and native officers who took part in the war on Java. |
| (Historical) context | In 1825, an uprising broke out against Dutch colonial rule, led by the Javanese prince Diepo Negoro. After five years of bloody fighting, the Java War ended with the capture of Diepo Negoro. |
| Producer | The Royal Mint; David van der Kellen (II) |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 73 |
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| Additions | none |
