Dordrecht Volunteer Medal, (stamped "H.D.H.F.")

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.NLD.0116.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1150+ USD

Estimated market value:

$1150+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Netherlands
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: VOR ONZE VESTEN EN HAARDSTEDEN Rev: DORDRECT XXIV NOV. MDCCCXIII
  • Size
    29mm

History


The Dordrecht Volunteer Medal was established in May 1819 by the orders of King William I. It was awarded to the volunteers of Dordrecht who fought against French occupation in 1813.

The Silver Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "For Our Town and Our Hearths."A total of 74 were awarded.

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