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Medal - Conquest of Antwerp

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1914
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Period World War I
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Obverse description A crowned Imperial eagle stands facing left in the foreground, its talons resting on the riverbank, with a detailed panoramic view of the city of Antwerp and the River Scheldt in the background. The circumferential legend commemorates the capture of Antwerp on 9 October 1914, with the maker's mark 'M & W ST' visible in the lower field.
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Obverse lettering ERINNERUNG AN DIE EINNAHME V.ANTWERPEN 9.OKT . 1914 M & W ST
Reverse description Saint George in armour on a rearing horse thrusting a lance downward to slay a winged dragon beneath the horse's hooves, rendered in high relief. The inscription 'ST. GEORG' appears in the right field.
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