Peperkoekbakkersgilde van Middelburg 1669

This 17th century bronze medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1669, commemorates the Peperkoekbakkersgilde van Middelburg, the guild of gingerbread bakers in Middelburg, Netherlands. The obverse depicts a baker working at their craft, while the reverse features the guild's emblem, a shield with a lion and three bars, surrounded by inscriptions including "Peperkoek Bedder" and "Anno 1669." This small, yet intricate medal is a testament to the rich history of the guild and its role in the city of Middelburg.