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Any help on what this is, meaning of, text translates to or any other information is appreciated.
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The text I believe is Dutch, some of the letters have been crushed by the hammering of the edge and I may be incorrect of some of the letters. I have added what I think it could translate to. Size is 59.47mm, weight is 46.2 grams and it is bronze. This medal is very old and the details are worn to the point where it is impossible to get a clear crisp picture. Having said that, it is in remarkable condition for its age. Both sides have a lot of detailed engraving and meaning.
Obverse – Female ( Peace ) facing the sun’s rays with flag pole in hand resting on right shoulder, image on flag appears to be a branch with leaves and a bird figure. She is standing on a fallen solider in full armor who has fallen on his shield. Her left hand is holding a cornucopia ( horn of plenty ). Beneath the horn of plenty are two spears draped in cloth. Under the second spear is the head of a three point spear facing right.
To her left is the end of a canon. Lying upright on the canon barrel are five spears, with what looks like a canon ram rod next to them. To the left of the ram rod is the canon wheel. A drum is next to the canon wheel. Above the drum are four spears and a battle axe.
Obverse Lettering
HEER * U * HANT * VERWINT * HRET * ALEN * GEEFT * ONS * VREDE
Translates To: lord your hand will disappear materials gives us peace
Reverse – Near the top left is a arm and hand protruding from the clouds holding a flag, on the top right is a arm and hand protruding from the clouds holding five arrows. In the center appears to be five towers surrounded by trees and flanked by two windmills which are centered by what looks like a pillared retaining wall. Below this wall in the water are six boats paddled by oarsman.
Reverse Lettering
THERSTELLEN * ANDEVACHI * IN * IVBELIAR * VOLERACH * WERT * HIER *
BY * GEDACH
Translates to: IN RESTORING ANDEVACHI BELIAR VOLERACH WORKS HERE BY thoughts
Hi Dave,
I saw this one on coincomunity just now as well.
I must say this is a bit older than what I have expertise in, which is 1700's and up. This one appears to be 1600's. Actually, it doesn't look like the edge had been hammered, just crudely cast that way. The quality of the casting also leads me to believe it is not an official medal. If there is no medallist signature that would support this idea, as official pieces from the period virtually always had such a signature.
The language does appear to be Flemish, but I've had no luck translating it any better than you have. Some of the symbolism is very similar to jetons and medals relating to the Peace of Nijmegen (or Treaties of Nijmegen), however all the pieces I've seen like that were in Latin rather than Flemish.
I really would not be able to tell you any more about without going off on pure assumptions.
Thanks for the question! =)
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