Overlijden van Frederik Willem, hertog van Brunswijk, gevallen in de slag bij Quatre-Bras 1815

This 1815 silver medal by C. Haseler commemorates the death of Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick, who fell in the Battle of Quatre Bras. The obverse features a profile portrait of the Duke, while the reverse depicts a scene of mourning, with a figure kneeling in grief beside a tomb. The medal's inscription, "Über den Tod im Leben die Ehre," ("Honor over death in life") emphasizes the Duke's bravery and sacrifice. The small size and intricate details of the medal make it a striking example of commemorative art.