Confrerie van de Edele Busse te Middelburg, schutterspenning met no. 124 1623

This small, intricately detailed, bronze medal, created by Johannes Looff in 1623, is a striking example of 17th century Dutch craftsmanship. The front side features a symbolic image of two crossed muskets, representing the "Confrerie van de Edele Busse te Middelburg," a guild of skilled marksmen. The Latin inscription translates to "Who among us distinguishes himself." The reverse side displays a phoenix rising from flames, symbolizing rebirth and renewal, a fitting motif for a guild devoted to the arts of shooting.