Queen Astrid Death Medal, 1935. Bronze, 75.7mm. By Godefroid Devreese. Uncirculated. Obv. Bust l. spouse of King Leopold III, born Princess of Sweden. Rev. Lily, Queen of Grace and Beauty, killed in car crash near Lausanne, Switzerland, Aug. 29, 1935. Golden patina. (Est. $100-$150)
Astrid's death vitally affected three Belgian Kings, her husband the unfortunate Leopold III and her sons Baudoin and Albert II.
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