Vijftigjarige herdenking van de Slag bij Waterloo 1865 1865

This commemorative medal, created by A.L. Snoek in 1865, celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The front of the medal depicts the coat of arms of the Netherlands, while the back features a laurel wreath encircling the dates 1815 and 1865. The inscription "50 Jaarig Herdenking der Nederlands Onafhankelykheid," meaning "50 Years of Dutch Independence," is also included on the back, signifying the historical significance of the battle for the Netherlands. The small size of the medal, measuring only 3.4 cm in diameter, suggests it was likely intended as a personal memento or collectible.