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Create new listPiette, Olivier Maurice (Belgian, 1885-1948); b. Ghent, and Fonson, Jean, later Jules (Brussels, 1848-present)
BELGIUM, Bevrijding van Gent [The Liberation of Ghent], 1944, a bronze plaque by O.M. Piette for Fonson, standing guard in medieval armour regarding eagle flying above a maple leaf, unicorn, bison and advancing soldiers, rev. honour to our liberators, edge impressed j fonson and with foundry mark, 90 x 81mm, 296.87g (cf. Elsen 101, 1647 for obv.; cf. BSJ 48, 426 for obv.). Very fine; in faded maroon case of issue £40-£50
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Silich Collection of Historical and Art Medals.
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bt Simmons, November 2002
Ghent, occupied by the Germans since the start of World War II, was liberated by Allied forces on 6 September 1944.
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