Semarang Medal of Honour
The Semarang Medal of Honour was established by decree of the Commissioner-General of the Dutch East Indies, 29 May 1827, to reward the volunteers and militiamen who played a significant role in halting the advance of Diponegoro’s supporters at Gedong Demak.
General
| Start date | 1825 |
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| End date | 1825 |
| Captions | voorzijde: SENATUS POPULUSQUE SAMARANGENSIS – 1825; keerzijde: VRYWILLIGERS GEDONG DEMAK – 1825 |
| Dimensions [width] | 39 mm |
| Material | silver |
| Number | 8 |
Background
| Institutional decision | Decree of the Commissioner-General of the Dutch East Indies, 29 May 1827, No. 20 |
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| Objective | Established to honour the volunteers and militiamen who played a key role in halting Diponegoro’s supporters as they marched towards Gedong Demak. |
| (Historical) context | Between 1825 and 1830, the Java War took place on Java, during which rebels led by the Javanese prince Diponegoro attempted to overthrow the Dutch East Indies administration. In 1825, Diponegoro’s rebels marched on Semarang. They were held back by members of the Semarang militia. |
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| Note | The recipient’s name was engraved on the reverse. |
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