Bonjol Medal, in Silver

SKU: 02.NLD.0123.101.01

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  • country
    Netherlands
  • date of institution
    May 8, 1838
  • remarks
    The medal was designed by Major General F.D. Cochius.

History


The Bonjol Medal was awarded to native military personnel for meritorious service in the capture of Bonjol in the Padri War.

The Silver Medal features an obverse inscription in Dutch, part of which translates to "For Bravery and Loyalty.” The reverse inscription is the same as the obverse, but it is written in Malay. A total of 3 were awarded.

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Benjol Medal (in silver, for Native Officers)

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  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: BONJOL VOOR MOED EN TROUW HET NEDERL. OOSTIND.GOUVERNMENT 1837 Rev: [MALAY INSCRIPTION]

  • Size

    38x44mm

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