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

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SKU: 02.BEL.0150.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

  • 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

Estimated market value:

$120 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Belgium
  • Makers
    Fonson, Brussels; E. van Larebeke, Brussels
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Rev: TRAVAIL ET PROGRES LL 1879-1908
  • Size
    32mm
  • Version Remarks
    The ribbon on the example manufactured E. van Larebeke is unofficial. The medal was engraved by Godefroid Devreese. The images of the Commemorative Medal for the Congo are attributed to Medal-Medaille. For more information please see the following page:http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_42&products_id=8825

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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