Metalen Kruis 1830 - 1831

This anonymous 19th-century bronze cross with its green and orange ribbon, "Metalen Kruis," measures 7.2 cm in length and weighs 14.72 grams. Though details about the artist and its original purpose are unknown, the worn condition and the imagery suggest this medal may have been a commemorative piece for a military or civic honor. Its small scale and faded ribbon hint at its personal nature and significance to its original owner.