Pentagonal allegory on the Antwerp Medal of 1832, Allegory, Der gedenk and Honor medal of the pentagon given to the brave defenders of the Citadel (title on object), Allegory on the Antwerp Medal of 1832, awarded to the defenders of the Citadel of Antwerp during the siege by the French army in December 1832. Instituted by Royal Decree of May 31, 1833. The Dutch Virgin in the clouds with portrait busts of King William I, General Chassé, the Prince of Orange and Prince Frederik. In the background the burning Citadel. The design has ribbons with inscriptions that give it the shape of a pentagon

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