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Title Commemorative medal for Leopold II, King of Belgium
Nationality Belgian
Period 1905
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This is a medal commemorating the reign of Leopold II, who, apart from being king of the Belgians, was also king of the independent state of the Congo. This is a memorial to a man whose reign in the Congo was infamous for its brutality and callousness where the native folk were concerned.

It is finely struck in gilt bronze with a piece of original ribbon and what appears to be the original box. The condition of the medal is near EF and the ribbon is nice and clean, though the silk lining of the lid has frayed at the hinge, which is quite typical for a piece of this age.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Medals : Belgian : 20th Century]

testimonials

The 3 medals have just arrived safely - very interesting. (From your description I was expecting ribbon to be dreadful; personally, I think that the "Russian Front" is beautifully 'aged'.)

M M, UK, 12.02.2013

Just a quick mail to let you know the medals arrived today, very pleased with them and your service.

S S, UK, 10.03.2010

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