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Token - Vrede and Vrijheid Battle of the Scheldt
| Location | Netherlands |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a strategic map of the Scheldt estuary region in relief, depicting the multi-directional Allied assault during the Battle of the Scheldt (2 October – 3 November 1944). Military hardware including bomber aircraft, amphibious landing craft, and tanks are shown attacking from air, sea, and land, with directional arrows across the map. In the lower field, four circular roundels bear the national emblems of Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and a fourth Allied nation. The curved legend arcs across the upper field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a large relief letter 'V' dominating the field, symbolising victory and freedom, with the rampant Dutch lion rendered in high relief at its centre-right. Four peace doves in flight are scattered across the left portion of the field. The legend 'Vrede & Vrijheid' runs diagonally along the left stroke of the 'V', and the date '5 mei 1945' appears in the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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