Netherlands. Wilhelmina. Medal for Humane Assistance — Erepenning voor Menschlievend Hulpbetoon. Undated, type 1891–1897. By W. Schammer.
Obverse: youthful portrait of Queen Wilhelmina facing left, with her hair flowing down her neck. Legend: WILHELMINA KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN. Signed below: W. SCHAMMER F.
Reverse: VOOR / MENSCHLIEVEND / HULPBETOON. within a wreath of oak and laurel branches, tied with a ribbon below.
An official Dutch award medal for acts of humane assistance. This portrait type was introduced in 1891, during Wilhelmina’s minority and Queen Emma’s regency. The standard reverse inscription was accompanied by a separate certificate recording the recipient’s meritorious deed.
The medal represents the large table-medal form of the award, preceding the smaller wearable medals introduced by Royal Decree of 24 May 1897.
References: Zwierzina 973; MMW 108, type 3.
Weight: 60 g. Diameter: 50.9 mm.
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