Zilveren Waarderingspenning voor de bevrijding van 's-Hertogenbosch in 1944

This medal of appreciation was commissioned by the municipal council of 's-Hertogenbosch and designed by the well-known engraver Lei Lennaerts. The medal was awarded in 2019 in the Oranjezaal of the city hall of 's-Hertogenbosch by mayor Jack Mikkers. The medal was awarded to figures and both Dutch and British institutions that were committed to the 10-day commemoration of 75 years of liberation. The surviving British veterans of the 43rd (Welsh) Infantry Division were also awarded the medal. They received a special silver version. The other recipients a tombak version. Mayor Mikkers himself received a special plaque with an engraving of the medal of appreciation on the front and back.

Description:
This is a double-sided relief medal, 60 mm in diameter. 66 medals were minted: 60 in tombak and 6 in silver.

Obverse: In the background the badly damaged facades of the corner of the station square destroyed by mortar fire. In the foreground the Dragon Fountain and in front of it three crouching soldiers of the 43rd (Welsh) Infantry Division. One soldier waves a Welsh flag.

Inscription above:
53rd (WELSH) INFANTRY DIVISION
Inscription below:
75 YEARS OF FREEDOM
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH
1944-2019

Reverse: The 'Boschboom' adorned with abbreviations on shields of the regiments that were part of the 43rd during the liberation of 's-Hertogenbosch.