Netherlands Medal 1923 25th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Queen Wilhelmina - By Chris van der Hoef EF-

This small silvered medal was issued in 1923 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the reign of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. It is a typical example of a jubilee souvenir medal, produced for public distribution and commemoration.

Chris van der Hoef (1875–1933) was a Dutch sculptor and medallist associated with the Art Nouveau movement. He created numerous medals and was a founding member of the Dutch Society for Arts and Crafts (V.A.N.K.). In 1928, he won a silver medal in the Olympic art competitions for his design "Médaille pour les Jeux Olympiques". His refined, symbolic style made him a leading figure in early 20th-century Dutch medallic art.

Obverse:
Portrait of Queen Wilhelmina facing left, with hair tied up and no crown. The legend reads:
“WILHELMINA KONINGIN” (Wilhelmina Queen)
A suspension loop is integrated at the top of the medal.

Reverse:
Ornamental design featuring a large flowering orange tree, symbolising the House of Orange. The central coat of arms bears a monogram (possibly city- or committee-related), flanked by twelve heraldic shields representing various Dutch provinces or cities.
Above, the inscription:
“1898 REGEERINGSJUBILEUM 1923”
(Reign Jubilee 1898–1923)

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