Belgium. Leopold II. Gilt bronze medal 1909 – Flag presentation to students of Wijnsk by Minister Renkin
Obverse:
Bearded bust of King Leopold II of the Belgians facing left. Around: "LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN" (Leopold II, King of the Belgians). Mounted with ornate gilt suspension and royal crown attachment.
Reverse:
Within a richly decorated floral and fruit wreath, the inscription:
"TER HERINNERING VAN HET VLAG GESCHONKEN AAN DE / VERBONDEN / DOOR M. DEN MINISTER / RENKIN / AAN DE / LEERLINGEN VAN / WIJNSK. / 1909"
(Commemorating the gift of a flag to the associations, by Minister Renkin, to the pupils of Wijnsk, 1909.)
Historical context:
This decorative medal was issued in 1909 in recognition of a ceremonial flag offered by Minister Jules Renkin to the students of Wijnsk (an older spelling for a locality in East Flanders). The occasion likely marked a patriotic or educational initiative involving schoolchildren and local associations. The presence of Leopold II’s portrait and elaborate gilt mounting emphasizes the official and celebratory nature of the event.
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