Auction Catalogue

26 June 1996

Starting at 1:00 PM

.

Historical and Art Medals, British and World Coins and Tokens

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 399

.

26 June 1996

Estimate: £25–£35

Belgium, La Cantine du Soldat Prisonnier, Brussels, 1915, plated bronze medal by G. Devreese, woman passing food parcels through slot in prison door, reverse kneeling prisoner receiving parcel and kissing the hand of the donor, 55mm (cf. BDW 14, lot 761). A charming and poignant rendition, about extremely fine (£25-35)