constanius Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Behind the priest with dagger and burning torch you can see a huguenot on the rack. There are instruments of torture on the ground, a stake piled with faggots, a stock and a burning house. Not the nicest subject for a medal. The reverse is much more pleasant. This was issued in 1885 by the Huguenot Churches of London as a 200 year commemerative. London is where many of the huguenots settled after fleeing France to avoid the fate depicted on the medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Beautiful, interesting medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Very interesting medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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