Belgium, Liège, Exposition Internationale de l'Eau & Opening of the Canal Albert 1939, bronze medal palquette, by Godefroid Devreese

Obv: Neptune and a mermaid by canal overlooking formal gardens

Rev: view of the Albert Canal

Condition: Very fine; Diameter: 81 x 77mm

Notes: the canal, which was begun in 1930 and named after King Albert I of Belgium, was opened on 30th July 1939 just in time for the Second World War.

Price £65