NAM.1981-05-47-1

Medal commemorating the Battle of Arnhem, 1944. Bronze. Relief design within a raised rim on both sides. Obverse: In the centre, a depiction of Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus, holding a spear raised in his right hand and facing sinister. To the dexter of the medal a shield charged with the Arms of the town of Arnhem. To the sinister of the medal, a shield charged with the arms of Oosterbeek. Reverse: Inscription, below a shield charged with the Royal Arms as used 1603-1688 and 1702-1706, and flanked by a scroll. Below inscription, a shield charged with the Arms of Poland and flanked by a scroll. At top of medal, a depiction of parachutes descending through clouds. At base, a depiction of the city of Arnhem in flames. Associated with Operation MARKET GARDEN (1944), World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945).

MARKET GARDEN, Operation, 1944 World War Two, North West Europe 1944-1945)