Netherlands. 1936. Tilburg – Opening of the Paleis-Raadhuis. J.J. van Goor and M.P.J. Fleur.
Historical medal commemorating the inauguration of Tilburg’s former royal palace as the Paleis-Raadhuis on 1 August 1936. Originally built for King William II in 1847–1849, the building was extensively remodelled before entering municipal service.
Obverse: Frontal view of the Paleis-Raadhuis, showing its crenellated façade, corner towers and central entrance.
Inscription below:
PALEIS-RAADHUIS / VAN TILBURG / IN GEBRUIK GENOMEN / 1 AUGUSTUS 1936.
Reverse: Rectangular tablet bearing a six-line inscription, surmounted by a circular medallion containing the left-facing bust of King William II. Scroll ornaments flank the tablet; below are the arms of Tilburg and the Netherlands.
Inscription:
IN DANKBARE HERINNERING AAN / KONING WILLEM II EN EERBIED VOOR / ZIJNE KONINKLIJKE FAMILIE HEEFT / TILBURG HET DOOR DEN KONING GE- / STICHT PALEIS HERSTELD EN INGE- / RICHT TOT RAADHUIS.
Medallists: J.J. van Goor, obverse; M.P.J. Fleur, reverse.
Manufacturer: Koninklijke Begeer.
Date: 1936.
Diameter: 60 mm.
Weight: 67.25 g.
Reference: Koninklijke Begeer V, 1005.
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