Commemorative pewter plate, 1973 onwards

Historical information

Refers to the 25th anniversary of the reign of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands.

Significance

Shows fondness/affection of the Dutch public to their royal family.

Physical description

Pewter; circular with a rose petal edge.

Inscriptions & markings

Embossed likeness of Queen Juliana which states above the image:
"Koningin Der Nederlanden" - Queen of The Netherlands
below the image:
1948 - Juliana - 1973 - likely referring to the 25th year of her reign.

On the back of the plate:
A pewter strip welded onto the plate to allow hanging via a hole in that strip.

A makers mark at bottom of plate - "KdBR" featuring an angel with clarion/trumpet and holding palm branch.

Below maker's mark is "92% tin"

on left of reversed face is: "Namaak Verboden" (Imitation Prohibited)
on the right of reversed face is: "Tingieterij Roelen" (Pewter Foundry Roelen)

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