Historical Medals

BELGIUM, 75è Anniversaire de l’Indépendance de la Belgique, 1905, medals by G. Devreese for A. Michaux (2), in silver and bronze, bust of Leopold II in military attire left, revs. robed figure of Belgium advancing right with lion, both 70mm (Willenz 44; ANS Exh. Cat. 1910, p.75, 47; BDM I, 574) [2]. Very fine; in maroon gilt-blocked case of issue [this somewhat scuffed] £80-£100