Netherlands – Amsterdam Police Commemorative Cross 1898 (Wilhelmina Investiture), Bronze,
Cross-shaped bronze commemorative medal of the so-called “Expedition Cross type”, issued in connection with the festivities surrounding the inauguration of Wilhelmina – Queen of the Netherlands.
Obverse: central medallion with left-facing bust of Queen Wilhelmina. Cross arms inscribed:
“5–9 SEPT. 1898”
Reverse: inscription:
“HULDE VAN AMSTELS BURGERIJ AAN DE POLITIE”
(Translation: Tribute from the citizens of Amsterdam to the police)
Suspended from a ring and ball.
Ribbon: black and red (as present).
Specifications
Country: Netherlands
Type: Commemorative cross (Expedition Cross type)
Event: Investiture festivities of Queen Wilhelmina
Date: 5–9 September 1898
Authority: Citizens of Amsterdam
Awarded to: Amsterdam police
Material: Bronze
Suspension: Ring and ball
Ribbon: Black and red
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