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“OZO” or “Orange will Overcome” was painted on many walls. This was the battle cry of the Dutch who were tired of the German occupation. Many people did not dare to openly oppose the Nazis, but they still hated those "Krauts". This was a form of silent resistance against the occupier. People who refused to work in Germany or were Jewish went into hiding. In those long hours of hiding, people found a pastime in making jewelry that expressed their patriotism. Wilhelmina's coins were transformed into brooches and pendants. In this unique set we see a striking example of the silent resistance in the form of two sawn-out coins. This makes this set an impressive piece of tangible past.
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