Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Saint Rumbold Celebration

Engraver:
Henri Charles Wurden
Year:
1875
Country:
Belgium
Diameter:
50 mm
Obverse:
Saint Rumbold with staff and miniature cross preaching to two people. The two people are kneeling before him. The two men may represent the men that murdered him after he denounced their sinful ways. At the bottom is the coat of arms of the city of Mechelen.
MECHLINIA JUBILANS EXCUDIT APOSTOLO
Reverse:
The tomb of Saint Rumbold in St. Rumbold's Cathedral in Mechelen, Belgium. The tomb was completed in 1825. Below the tomb are two palm branches crossed. Below the palms is the coat of arms of the Metropolitan Chapter.
CLERUS POPULUSQUE SANCTO RUMOLDO
CH. Wurden
References:
Bulletin du Cercle archéologique, littéraire et artistique de Malines, p. 307-308
Médailles historiques de Belgique vol. I #45

This medal was made to commemorate the celebration of Saint Rumbold which was held in 1875. The strange lettering on the medal is a chronogram.