The oval bronze plaque of the Governor General of the Netherlands in 1557
This plaque is in honor of Fernando Á lvarez de Toledo (1507-1582), Duke of Alvar III, who was a Spanish nobleman, general, and politician. In the Netherlands, he was known for suppressing uprisings against Spanish rule, especially during the Eighty Years' War. He served as the Governor General of Spain and the Netherlands from 1567 to 1573. In Spain, he is regarded by some as a great and successful military leader. However, outside of Spain, he is usually considered the 'executioner of the Netherlands'.
Seal of Austrian diplomat Heinrich von Gudenhof
This is a seal with a wooden handle and a circular brass sealing plate. The seal board is engraved with the coat of arms of the Count's family, carried by two griffins. Above the coat of arms is the Count's crown, below is a knight's helmet, and at the top is a left facing wolf head. The diameter of the seal is 38.5 centimeters and the height is 11.8 centimeters. Heinrich von Kudenhof (1859-1906) was an Austrian diplomat who was proficient in 18 languages and held diplomatic positions in Athens, Rio de Janeiro, Constantinople, and Buenos Aires.
The Silver Medal of Ferdinand I of Rome
The Silver Medal of Ferdinand I in 1555. On the front is an armored bust, and on the left is a folded Golden Fleece Medal. On the back is a single headed eagle, adorned with the coat of arms of Bohemia/Hungary, and on the chest is the central coat of arms of Austria/Castile.
Mocking Medal, made in 1544
The Mock Medal was created by Hans Reinhardt at the Council of Trent in 1544. The obverse of this medal is engraved with the portraits of a cardinal and a clown, surrounded by the Latin inscription 'EFFIGIES CARDINVM MUNDI HR'. The reverse side is engraved with five elements of text and the year. This medal is silver and plated with gold, with a diameter of 28 millimeters and a weight of 5.58 grams.
Popular Models
Shrine
115 View
King Kong Hercules Wood Carving
166 View
The bell tower of a Japanese temple
189 View
Japanese Samurai Helmet
117 View
Random Model
Boletus edulis
346 View
Chopard Classic Racing watch
395 View
Sports digital camera Foscam AC1080
333 View