The Impoldering of Walcheren after the Second World War 1946
albertdiekerhof
round frame
icon design
egg art
sculptural image
portrait reference
pencil drawing
portrait head and shoulder
framed image
vessel shaped image
mid-section and head portrait
"The Impoldering of Walcheren after the Second World War" is a bronze medal designed by Albert Diekerhof in 1946. The medal depicts a map of the island of Walcheren in the Netherlands, which was flooded by the Germans during World War II. The inscription around the edge reads "Nederland Verdonk Voor Europa's Bevrijding, Oktober 1944," which translates to "The Netherlands Sacrificed for Europe's Liberation, October 1944." The medal commemorates the Dutch people's sacrifices in the war and the subsequent restoration of the island through a complex impoldering project. This artwork is an example of commemorative art, a genre that explores themes of historical events and their impact on society.
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Flood Disaster Medals. Much of the Netherlands lies below sea level. The threat of flooding is thus ever-present. Dikes, dams and polders were created to control the water. Still, these safety measures sometimes failed. Each century witnessed disastrous floods, with levees breaching and the countryside being inundated. The North Sea Flood of 1953 led to the construction of the Delta Works. Thanks to this major intervention the country has since remained dry.
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