Belgium Medal 1908 Albert Grisar Commemoration – City of Antwerp Festival – by Baetes & Vermeiren EF-

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Belgium – 1908 Bronze Medal – Albert Grisar Commemoration – City of Antwerp Festival – by Jef Baetes & M. Vermeiren

Obverse:
Left-facing portrait of Albert Grisar with sideburns and bow tie. Legend: “ALBERT GRISAR”. Signed below: “BAETES FEC.” Medal fitted with suspension loop.

Reverse:
Coat of arms of the city of Antwerp, supported by two classical nude figures holding clubs, encircled by floral branches. Above: a mural crown. Legend: “BESTENDIG STAD ANTWERPEN FESTIVAL”. Dated below: “1908”. Signed: “M. VERMEIREN FEC.”

Historical context:
Struck in 1908, this medal commemorates Albert Grisar (1808–1869), a notable opera composer from Antwerp. Known for his comic operas and contributions to the Parisian and Belgian musical scene, Grisar remained a figure of civic pride in Antwerp. This medal was awarded during a festival organized by the permanent city committee (“Bestendig Festival Stad Antwerpen”) to honor his centenary. The obverse is the work of Jef Baetes, while the reverse was engraved by M. Vermeiren.

 

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