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ID number: BIRRC-H0312 Institution: Research and Cultural Collections Named collection: University Heritage Collection Title / Object name: Bevrijding van Gent Medal Object type: Medal Date made: c. 1994 Collector: Eden, Anthony Materials: Metal Measurements: Box: 14 x 12 cm |
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Bevrijding van gent medal dated 6/9/1944. Presented to Robert Antony Eden in a brown presentation box with gold insignia. Inscriptions / Translations: TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ROBERT ANTHONY EDEN M.C., M.P. WITH DEEPEST GRATTITUDE Notes: Translates as 'Liberation of Belgium' produced to commemorate the liberation of Belgium from four years of German occupation during WW2. Allied forces entered the country on 06/09/44 but not completed until 04/02/45 when all German forces had been expelled. Eden was Foreign Secretary 1940 - 1945. |
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