{"product_id":"netherlands-nsb-a-rare-1940-commemorative-medal-bronze-grade-recipient-named-example-eu24576","title":"Netherlands, NSB. A Rare 1940 Commemorative Medal, Bronze Grade, Recipient-Named Example","description":"\u003cp\u003eConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised mobile swastika defaced by a Wolfsangel, surrounded by a wreath of roses with a chain overlaying the bottom, circumscribed by an inscription of “LOTSVERBONDENHEID 10-14 MEI 1940” (“FATEFUL UNION 10-14 MAY 1940”), the reverse bearing inscription of “SAAMGEDREVEN DOOR HET LOT VEREEND IN GEVAAR” (“DRAWN TOGETHER BY DESTINY, UNITED IN DANGER”) and DIETSCHES EN DUITCHES VERBONDEN IN DIE TOEKOMST” (“DUTCHMEN AND GERMANS ALLIED FOR THE FUTURE”), flanked by a mobile swastika and Wolfsangel, notably engraved with recipient details reading “L.J. PLANCIUS” and “ST 59955”, measuring 40 mm in diameter, a rare and owner-attributed example in extremely fine condition..\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The 1940 Commemorative Medal was instituted in the autumn of 1940 by Anton Mussert to recognize all of those who had been interned by Dutch authorities for political purposes in the build-up to, and execution of, the German invasion during the previous spring. A special grade of the award (Gold) was also made available to notable Germans who advanced relations between Germany and the NSB, with recipients including Reichskommissar Arthur Seyss-Inquart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49860601020693,"sku":"EU24576","price":218.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24576_2.jpg?v=1776374315","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/netherlands-nsb-a-rare-1940-commemorative-medal-bronze-grade-recipient-named-example-eu24576","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}