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Friedrich Hessing - Organ builder and pioneer in the field of orthopedic technology
| Location | Germany (1871-1948) |
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| Year | 1908 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | High-relief bust of Friedrich Hessing in left profile, depicting an elderly bearded gentleman wearing a suit jacket. The engraver's signature 'K. GOETZ. Sc MÜNCHEN' appears in the right field. |
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| Reverse description | Figural scene in high relief depicting Friedrich Hessing seated, applying an orthopedic splint to the leg of a young child seated beside him; orthopedic instruments are visible to the right. The legend 'HOFRAT · FRIEDRICH HESSING' appears in the upper left field, and '70·GEBURTSTAG·1908' along the lower exergue. The engraver's signature 'K. GOETZ' appears in the lower right field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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