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Medal - Charles Rogier
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1851 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing truncated bust of Charles Rogier in high relief, with curly hair and civilian dress, dominating the field. The legend arcs around the periphery reading 'CHARLES ROGIER MINISTERE DE L'INTERIEUR', with the date 1851 in the lower exergue and the engraver's signature JOUVENEL beneath the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES ROGIER MINISTERE DE L'INTÉRIEUR / JOUVENEL / 1851 |
| Reverse description | The entire reverse field is occupied by seventeen lines of incuse French text listing the major achievements and reforms attributed to Charles Rogier as Minister of the Interior, including the creation of Belgian railways, reorganization of education, agricultural and industrial initiatives, and public hygiene measures. A small decorative arrow motif appears at the bottom of the field. |
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