Netherlands, Kingdom. A North Sea Flooding Medal, By Vereeniging Voor Penningkunst, C.1953 Auction Archive the buckle measuring 59 mm

the buckle measuring 59 mm x 59

12 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

some chipping of enamels evident

and qualified for the award of the Special Constable Long Service Medal following a period of twelve years continuous service

but the bayonet is otherwise free of evident faults and is in an extremely fine condition

Netherlands, Kingdom. A North Sea Flooding Medal, By Vereeniging Voor Penningkunst, C.1953 Auction Archive the buckle measuring 59 mm(Watersnoodmedaille). A bronze medal measuring 59 mm in diameter, weighing 69 g, the obverse presents a figure rising out of a body of water, above the inscription WATERSNOOD 1953, the reverse centre features a dove in flight carrying an olive leaf, a reference to Genesis, inscribed GEN. 8: 11, circumscribed with NIL DESPERANDUM (NEVER DESPAIR), maker marked W between the doves tail feathers and wing, with white hard paper case, the exterior stamped