Netherlands East Indies – 1893–1899, Presented in 1901 – Tribute to Governor-General C.H.A. van der Wijck – Jules-Clément Chaplain
Obverse: Bust of Jonkheer Carel Herman Aart van der Wijck facing left, wearing an embroidered official uniform with decorations. Legend: JONKHR. C.H.A. VAN. DER. WYCK. – GOUVERNEUR. GENERAAL. Signed J.C. CHAPLAIN in the lower left field.
Reverse: A curved palm branch tied with a ribbon borders the inscription: AAN / ZIJNEN OUD / GOUVERNEUR / GENERAAL / HET DANKBARE / INDIË / 1893–1899.
Tribute medal commemorating Van der Wijck’s service as Governor-General of the Netherlands East Indies from 1893 to 1899. According to Zwierzina, the medal was presented to him on 16 February 1901 on behalf of residents of the Netherlands East Indies.
Specifications:
Medallist: Jules-Clément Chaplain.
Inscribed dates: 1893–1899.
Presentation: 16 February 1901.
Weight: 110 g.
Diameter: 68 mm.
Reference: Zwierzina 203.
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