Netherlands: Commemorative Medal of General J.A. Vetter, hero of Lombok ca. 1894. Scarce, unofficial bronze medal honoring Dutch armyGeneral J.A. Vetter, commander of the Dutch expedition sent to subdue the island ofLombok in Bali (see De GeillustreerdeBax Ridderorden, eretekenen, draagtekens en Penningen 1813-1945, Vol.B,p. 158).In 1894, the Netherlands intervened in a Balinese civil war inan effort to expand Dutch control in the Dutch East Indies. After a disastrousdefeat Cakranegara on 25 August 1894, which included the death of Major-GeneralP.P.H. van Hamm, the Dutch returned with more reinforcements under GeneralVetter. By the end of November 1894, the Dutch had annihilated Balineseresistance, and Lombok became part of the Dutch East Indies. The medal is in near extremely fine condition, on what is most likely the original ribbon of the Dutch nationalcolors. Authenticity guaranteed; 14-day return privilege (30 days overseas),excluding postage, provided item is returned in same condition when sold. Itemwill be shipped USPS First Class Mail; will combine postage for multiplepurchases.
