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Honorary Medal of the Staatsbedrijf der PTT (State-owned Enterprise Dutch National Post) Awarded to Marinus W. Bos in 1942

silver, 1940-1942

People who have performed a heroic deed or reached the end of a long career are sometimes awarded a medal as a token of esteem and gratitude. Often these are made of gold. Especially in the seventeenth century, gold medals with their chains were literally a reward. They were subsequently melted down and converted into money, which is why so few have survived.

  • Artwork typebox, erepenning
  • Object numberNG-2016-12
  • Dimensionsdiameter 7.5 cm x weight 235 gr, height 13.4 cm x width 12.4 cm x depth 2 cm
  • Physical characteristicszilver, geslagen in doos van hout