File:Silver medal commemorating the deliverence of Hamburg from p Wellcome L0057455.jpg

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Silver medal commemorating the deliverence of Hamburg from p
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Silver medal commemorating the deliverence of Hamburg from p
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This silver medal commemorates Hamburg’s escape from a plague epidemic in 1714. A flying angel is engraved, armed with a shield protecting the city. The angel indicated the engraver’s intention to show Hamburg as a place looked after by God. At this time, plague was often viewed as a divine punishment. The reverse depicts a peaceful country complete with a rainbow. The rainbow is a Christian and Hebrew symbol of God’s promise being kept to the faithful. The inscription is in Latin.

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Place made: Germany

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Keywords: Epidemics; commemorative; Plague; medal; epidemic
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A108896
  • Photo number: L0057455
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