Old Belgian banknote of 1000 francs showing Hendrik Geeraert who opened the sluices of the Yser River, stopping the advancing German army during WW1

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Photo credit: © Collection Philippe Clement / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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