Netherlands Medal 1898 Queen Wilhelmina’s Assumption of Government - By Wortman EF

Netherlands, 1898 — Medal Commemorating Queen Wilhelmina’s Assumption of Government and the End of Queen Emma’s Regency — Bronze, with Orange Ribbon Bow

Bronze commemorative medal issued to members of the Royal Household and court staff on the occasion of Queen Wilhelmina’s assumption of government on 31 August 1898, marking the end of Queen Emma’s regency. An issue of 400 examples is recorded.

Manufactured by the Koninklijke Utrechtsche Fabriek van Zilverwerken C.J. Begeer, with dies by Johannes Hendrik Philip Wortman.

Obverse

Conjoined portraits of Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Emma facing left, both wearing diadems; Emma wears a widow’s cap. Signed with Wortman’s monogram, J.H.P.W., beneath the portraits.

Reverse

Royal regalia resting on a cushion, with an orange branch alongside. Inscription:

WILHELMINA
KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN
EMMA
KONINGIN WEDUWE REGENTES
NOVEMBER 1890 – 31 AUGUSTUS 1898
TER HERINNERING

Maker’s name BEGEER below.

Specifications

Material: Bronze
Weight: 32.35 g
Diameter: Approximately 39 mm
Date: 1898
Medallist: Johannes Hendrik Philip Wortman
Manufacturer: C.J. Begeer, Utrecht
Recorded issue: 400 examples
Suspension: Pierced spherical lug and suspension ring, attached to an orange ribbon bow with pin fastening.

References

Meijer, Mulder & Wagenaar, no. 90.
Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, pp. 120–121.
Koninklijke medailles, pp. 29–33.
Stichting Kroon: Herinneringsmedaille op de Regeringsaanvaarding van Koningin Wilhelmina 1898.

Please study the photographs carefully to form your own impression.

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