Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Liege Universal Exhibition 1905

Engraver:
Godefroid Devreese
Year:
1905
Country:
Belgium
Diameter:
65 mm
Obverse:
Bust of Gustave Francotte facing left.
·GUSTAVE· ·FRANCOTTE·
G. DEVREESE
Reverse:
A man and a woman work in an armory. The woman is seated and cleaning a gun. The man is standing and examining a gun. Through the window is a view of the city. The coat of arms of the city can be seen on the wall to the left of the window.
·EXPOSITION·UNIVERSELLE·
LIÉGE 1905
G. DEVREESE.

This medal was made to commemorate the Universal Exhibition held in Liege, Belgium in 1905.