Stuka f Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thanks Paul, they do sell well indeed.There was one, of a better quality, on ebay recently at 120€. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Latest, all from one person, but no further info. Exeptional on this lot is the box bearing the same logo as the medal (Ateliers J Hanrez). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted March 24, 2017 Author Share Posted March 24, 2017 My latest find, all belonging to Frank Swaelen; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Swaelen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted February 9, 2020 Author Share Posted February 9, 2020 Among my latest, a medal commemorating the shooting of my home town. More then 140 zeppelin bombs and 4000 artillery shells where fired up on Antwerp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 hello @Stuka f, do you still have the Antwerp -x- medal ? and is it for sale by any chance ? regards worldwarcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hello, I'll have to check. And ready to part of it, if it is still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 The story of th medal can be found here; Antwerp -x- medal Translated; Together with the decision to place the memorial plaque on the Rubenslei, an investigation was also ordered into a commemorative medal "Ter Ere van Antwerp X". The order for this went to art sculptor Arthur Dupon who had to design and deliver “The medals, the bronze casting of the model, as well as the molds that remain the property of the City” before the end of August 1945. From 9 July, approving articles appeared in the Antwerp press with an image of his plaster model. The 55cm large plaque was presented to the moved Armstrong on September 4, 1945, the first anniversary of the liberation, however relative it may have turned out in retrospect. Mayor Huysmans presented them to him in front of the City Hall, where he himself had just received the War Cross that had been awarded to Antwerp. "Gene. Armstrong, greeted with an endless ovation, finds some short simple clear words to thank the “friends from Antwerp” for their sympathy. “When we saw how brave you stood in the danger,” he says, “we felt proud to be working with you. Your determination has been an example to us.” (The People's Gazette) In addition to the large one, 50 medals of 9 cm were also made, 20 of which were presented to the commanders of Antwerp X. All medals bore the text “Antverpia mutilata sed grata Brig. cl. H. Armstrong sociisque” and the 20 medals for soldiers were also provided with their name, degree and unit at the time of Antwerp X at the back. and they especially praised the attitude of the citizens. “Compared to the men, women and children of Antwerp who, with such admirable courage and faith, endured the worst scourge that can strike a city, I am actually not worthy of the medal you sent me. But she will always occupy a place of high honor in my home, as she is a tribute to a very gallant people.” Harold P. Hennessy, Chief of Staff Antwerp X, 2.2.1946. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Stuka f said: Hello, I'll have to check. And ready to part of it, if it is still there. hello @Stuka f , thanks for the reply. it's an interesting story and nice to have some information about the medal itself , thanks ! i recently bought the book "the story of antwerp x" so it would be nice to bring them together. then i just have to look for the P.L.B. medal and badge for air defence to make it even nicer. hope to hear from you soon. and thanks again! regards jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 I'll get back to you as soon as it turns up. First search wasn't succesfull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Seems like the link I wanted to give, doesn't work. https://www.bunkervliegtuigarcheo.com/antwerpen-en-armstrong/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Stuka f said: Seems like the link I wanted to give, doesn't work. https://www.bunkervliegtuigarcheo.com/antwerpen-en-armstrong/ It works, thanks ! interesting website. a lot of information to go through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 On 24/09/2021 at 11:35, Stuka f said: I'll get back to you as soon as it turns up. First search wasn't succesfull... hi Stuka , no luck on finding it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka f Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 I am affraid, not! But I started sorting them. Problem is they are everywhere... Some are with the stuff that came from that particullar house clearing, other are presented in the war room with the specific theme, and plenty more are ...at random.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 On 25/11/2021 at 16:38, Stuka f said: I am affraid, not! But I started sorting them. Problem is they are everywhere... Some are with the stuff that came from that particullar house clearing, other are presented in the war room with the specific theme, and plenty more are ...at random.... hi Stuka , i understand. no worries i am a patient person ? . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 25/11/2021 at 16:38, Stuka f said: I am affraid, not! But I started sorting them. Problem is they are everywhere... Some are with the stuff that came from that particullar house clearing, other are presented in the war room with the specific theme, and plenty more are ...at random.... hello Stuka , i see someone quoted but removed the comment. was it you by any chance ? regards jeffrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldwarcollector Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Good afternoon Stuka, Do you happen to have any news about the search for the Antwerp x medal? greetings worldwarcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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