Belgium – Gilt Medal 1892 – City of Antwerp – Inauguration of the Flag of the Society “De Morgenstar”
Obverse:
Coat of arms of the city of Antwerp, supported by a nude Hercules and Minerva figure, with crown above. Around: “STAD ANTWERPEN”. Below on ribbon: “S.P.Q.A.” (Senatus PopulusQue Antverpiensis).
Reverse:
Within a laurel wreath, five-line inscription: “TOON / EN TOONEEL / MAATSCHAPPIJ / DE MORGENSTARS / INHULDIGING HAARS VAANDELS / 29 MEI 1892”.
Historical Context:
This medal was issued in 1892 to commemorate the inauguration of a ceremonial banner by the Antwerp-based theatrical and musical society “De Morgenstar”. Such civic medals were popular in 19th-century Belgium to honor local cultural associations, often combining municipal heraldry with artistic or performative affiliations. The obverse emphasizes the pride of Antwerp, while the reverse records the specific occasion of the society’s celebration.
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