Royal Porcelain Plate Gilde Saint-Sébastien 1967

High-end commemorative wall plate, a historical witness to Brussels' folklore and traditions. This piece in white porcelain with a gold rim was printed by the Dupont-Fourdrigniers company, active in Antwerp, Brussels, and Liège. It honours the "Koninklijke Gilde St-Sebastiaans / Royale Gilde Saint Sébastien" of Schaerbeek, a famous archery brotherhood originally founded in 1598, as recalled by the crowned imperial coats of arms and insignia. Specially issued in 1967, the plate features fine heraldic decorations surrounded by regional symbols (head of a donkey for the "donkeys of Schaerbeek" and cherries). The reverse bears the original green stamp printed by the manufacturer as well as its batch number Batch No. 672. Printer: Dupont-Fourdrigniers (Belgium) Era: Commemorative edition of 1967. Subject: Archery Guild of Schaerbeek (Founded in 1598) Diameter: 25.5 cm. Height: 2.5 cm. Material: Fine porcelain and gilded lacquered decorations. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, superb glaze shine.