Obverse : bust of cardinal Mercier signed on both side by Legastelois. Reverse : Jesus Christ on cross, the lion, emblem of Belgium, at his feet, above legend “RESURRECTION”. 67 mm or 2,8 inch. Désiré-Félicien-François-Joseph Mercier (21 November 1851 – 23 January 1926) was a Belgian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a noted scholar. A Thomist scholar, he had several of his works translated into other European languages. He was known for his book, Les origines de la psychologie contemporaine (1897). His scholarship gained him recognition from the Pope and he was appointed as Archbishop of Mechelen, serving from 1906 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1907. After the invasion, he distributed a strong pastoral letter, Patriotism and Endurance, to be read in all his churches, urging the people to keep up their spirits. He served as a model of resistance. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Exonumia\Medals”. The seller is “fabrice59″ and is located in this country: FR. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
- Composition: Bronze
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Brand: Paris mint
- Type: Medal