Medal of the Committee of Recognition
The Commission of Recognition Medal was established in 1832 by the Commission of Recognition as a token of honour for the defenders of the Citadel of Antwerp. The medal was awarded in gold, silver and bronze.
The Commission’s Medal of Recognition was struck at the Royal Mint; the dies were engraved by David van der Kellen (II). Approximately 11 gold, 193 silver and 4,425 bronze medals were awarded.
General
| Start date | 1832 |
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| End date | 1832 |
| Captions | voorzijde, omschrift: WAT OOK VAL, TROUW STAAT PAL.; opschrift in afsnede: ANTWERPEN DECEMBER MDCCCXXXII. |
| Dimensions [width] | 51 mm |
| Material | gold; silver; bronze |
| Number | 11 (gold); 193 (silver); 4,425 (bronze) |
Background
| Institutional decision | |
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| Objective | Established by the Commission of Recognition as a tribute to the defenders of the Citadel of Antwerp. |
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| Producer | The Royal Mint; David van der Kellen (II) |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 63 |
| Note | The Commission’s Medal of Recognition has been awarded 11 times in gold, 193 times in silver and 4,425 times in bronze. |
Section
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| Additions | none |
