Token - Gratitude towards the United States of America
Token - Gratitude towards the United States of America
€1.00
Location
Belgium
Year
1914
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver plated bronze
Weight
19.45 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
3.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
The left-profile busts of Queen Elisabeth in the background, wearing a diadem and collar, and of King Albert I in military costume in the foreground.
Obverse lettering
.LL.MM.ALBERT./et.ELISABETH
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
An allegory of generosity. America, personalized by a half-naked woman, brings a sheaf of wheat to a naked man and his seated companion carrying a child, representing the Belgian people. In the background, a large steamer.
