Inname van de schans St. Andries door de troepen van Maurits, graaf van Nassau 1600

This small, silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1600, commemorates the capture of the fortified city of St. Andries by the troops of Maurice of Nassau, the stadholder of the Netherlands. The obverse depicts a detailed map of the city's fortifications, while the reverse features a sunburst symbolizing the triumph of Maurice's forces. The inscription on the reverse translates to "By the Grace of God, the most distinguished Prince, Maurice of Nassau". This medal, now in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a historical document of the Eighty Years' War, highlighting the significance of Maurice's military achievements.