Gebhard Leberecht, vorst Blucher von Wahlstatt 1827

This bronze medal was made by Leopold Heuberger, who died in 1839. It depicts Gebhard Leberecht, Prince Blücher von Wahlstatt. The crisp profile achieved on this coin is the product of a skilled hand and a precise process. First, a die was engraved, likely in steel. This die would then be used to strike the bronze under considerable pressure, transferring the design in sharp relief. The inscription around the portrait and the details of Blücher's uniform reveal the level of artistry involved. Consider that bronze, a mixture of copper and tin, has been used for millennia to create objects of durability and value. In this case, the choice of material elevates the medal beyond mere commemoration. It becomes an object of lasting significance, meant to be handled, admired, and passed down through generations. The medal is a testament to Blücher's legacy, but also to the enduring power of craft.