1830 Belgium Revolution hero medal bronze portrait of Charlier known as “Wooden Leg”
Jean-Joseph Charlier, better known as Charlier Jambe de Bois (wooden leg), was a hero of the Belgian Revolution of 1830. The obverse here features his bust, right, in military cap. Signed below: L. JEHOTTE. The reverse: RÉGÉNÉRATION DE LA BELGIQUE in the center, at top, a cannon with gunner; below: BRUXELLES 23, 24, 25, 26 SEPTEMBRE at bottom: 1830. 38 mm,
