Column of the Goddess
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After the fall of Napoleon, Austrian forces laid siege to the city of Lille. They bombarded the city continuously for 8 days, but the townspeople refused to surrender. So, the Austrian forces gave up and left.
The "Column of the Goddess" was erected in 1845 to honor those citizens who refused to capitulate. This 32mm bronze medal was struck to commemorate that event, and every (later) medal that I have seen pertaining to the city of Lille has included this monument somewhere in the design.
Chris
The "Column of the Goddess" was erected in 1845 to honor those citizens who refused to capitulate. This 32mm bronze medal was struck to commemorate that event, and every (later) medal that I have seen pertaining to the city of Lille has included this monument somewhere in the design.
Chris
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