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Death of captain Wolter Jan Gerrit Bentinck

Location Dutch Republic
Year 1781
Type Commemorative medal
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Obverse description Central composition featuring a funerary urn draped with a laurel wreath atop a pedestal bearing the Bentinck coat of arms in relief. To the left, military trophies including a cannon, shield, drum, and flags are arranged in the field; to the right, a sailing warship is depicted at sea. A commemorative inscription in Dutch appears in the lower portion of the field, with the legend arching around the upper rim.
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Obverse lettering WOLTER JAN BARON BENTINCK als Kapitein gewond den 5- / als Schout by Nagt en Adjud / overl den 24 begr. / 28 aug.1781.
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