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Netherlands, Watersnood [Flooding], 1953, a bronze medal by L.O. Wenckebach for Begeer, figure drowning, arms raised in desperation, rev. NIL DESPERANDUM, dove of Peace, 60mm (Beg. 2072; BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.111, 16; cf. BDW 15, 948). Extremely fine; in green fitted case of issue by Begeer, this someone stained (£15-25)