Belgium – Gilt Medal ca. 1930 for Dressmaking School – Albert I & Elisabeth, by Verheyen
Obverse:
Conjoined busts of Albert I and Queen Elisabeth of Belgium, facing left. Around: “LL. MM. ALBERT ET ELISABETH ROI ET REINE DES BELGES”.
Reverse:
In the centre, within a circular frame:
“ÉCOLE DE COUPE ET DE COUTURE / DIRIGÉE / PAR / M. FÉREMANS / MARNEF”
Encircled by a finely engraved laurel wreath and ribbon motif. Signed at bottom: “J. VERHEYEN F.”.
Historical Context:
This medal was issued for the tailoring and dressmaking school directed by M. Féremans in Marnef, likely as a recognition of excellence in vocational education. It features portraits of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth, symbols of civic pride and national identity during the interwar period. Designed by Belgian medallist J. Verheyen, the medal reflects the importance of royal support for education and artisan training in early 20th-century Belgium.
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