Herdenking te Erfurt van de overwinning van Gustaaf Adolf op de keizerlijken in de slag bij Breitenfeld 1632

This silver medal commemorates the victory of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden over the Imperial forces at the Battle of Breitenfeld in 1632. The obverse depicts the sun with rays of glory emanating from it, a common symbol of victory in 17th-century art, while the reverse features an inscription detailing the event and its significance. Created by an anonymous artist, this small medal, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the historical importance of the Battle of Breitenfeld and its impact on European history.