Metalen Kruis 1830-1831met blauw-geel lint after 1832

This is the Metal Cross 1830-1831 with blue-yellow ribbon, made by an anonymous artist. The medal presents a compelling study in form and symbolic representation. The cross itself, rendered in metal, anchors the composition with its rigid geometry, and the lines create a sense of order. The central "W" crowned by a royal emblem, encircled by a laurel wreath, alludes to regal authority and victory, establishing a clear visual hierarchy. Above, the blue and yellow ribbon introduces an element of contrasting colours and texture. The cross can be seen as a potent signifier, embodying notions of power, and national identity. The decision to cast this honour in metal, a durable material, further reinforces ideas of permanence. The Metal Cross invites us to consider how material objects become imbued with cultural and political significance.