Inname van Gent door de bondgenoten 1708

This 1708 silver medal, "Inname van Gent door de bondgenoten" (Capture of Ghent by the Allies), commemorates the capture of Ghent, Belgium by allied forces. The obverse, or front, features a detailed view of the city with a bridge and surrounding landscape. The reverse depicts the allied commanders, including Marlborough, Eugene, and Cadogan, in a ceremonial exchange. This anonymous piece exemplifies the use of medals for historical documentation and propaganda during the early 18th century.