Commemorating the Organization to Resist the French in 1798 1798

This silver medal, created by Johann Jakob Neuss in 1798, commemorates the organization formed to resist the French invasion of Switzerland. The obverse features a stylized fleur-de-lis, a symbol of the Swiss Confederation, surrounded by the Latin inscription "FLOS VIRTUTIS SOLIVS PERPETVVS," meaning "The flower of eternal virtue." The reverse depicts a column, symbolizing the resistance effort, standing tall against a cityscape and clouds. This medal is an excellent example of 18th-century commemorative art, showcasing the artist's skill in depicting historical events through symbolic imagery.