Commemorative Medal for the Congo

SKU: 02.BEL.0150.101.01

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  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DEVREESE") (by Fonson) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DEVREESE") (by Fonson) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DVREESE") (by Fonson) Reverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DEVREESE") (by E. van Larebeke) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DEVREESE") (by E. van Larebeke) Obverse
  • Gold Medal (stamped "G DEVREESE") (E. van Larebeke) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Belgium
  • date of institution
    January 21, 1929
  • makers
    Fonson, Brussels; E. van Larebeke, Brussels
  • remarks
    The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese.

History


The Commemorative Medal for the Congo was awarded to Agents of the Association of Congo or the Independent State of Congo in recognition of meritorious service and devotion to duty between 1879 and October 18, 1908. It was also awarded to recognize missionaries, tradesmen, and colonizers who contributed to the introduction of Central Africa in the international community. It was not awarded after December 31, 1930.

The reverse inscription translates to “Labour and Progress.”

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Commemorative Medal for the Congo (stamped "G DEVREESE")

  • Price

    $120 USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt

  • Inscription

    Rev: TRAVAIL ET PROGRES LL 1879-1908

  • Size

    32mm

  • Maker

    Fonson, Brussels; E. van Larebeke, Brussels

  • Version Remarks

    The ribbon on the example manufactured E. van Larebeke is unofficial. The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese. The images of the ...

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