Korenmolenaarsgilde van Amsterdam, gildepenning van Wm. Voogelezang 1829

This small, circular, bronze medal, or guild token, depicts a windmill on one side. It was created in 1829 by an anonymous artist for Wm. Voogelezang, a member of the Korenmolenaarsgilde van Amsterdam (the Amsterdam Millers Guild). The token is a visual reminder of the importance of windmills to the city’s economy and infrastructure, and a testament to the guild’s enduring legacy. The inscription on the reverse side identifies the year and the name of its recipient. This token is a fine example of Dutch decorative arts from the early 19th century.