Presentiepenning van het Smidsgilde te Middelburg, 1690 1690

This 1690 bronze medal, crafted by Willem du Pre, was commissioned to commemorate the guild of blacksmiths in Middelburg. The medal features a blacksmith’s anvil, hammer and other tools symbolic of their trade. The inscription on the obverse reads "Ober Davosmet Vandy Poe Ele Sche", which translates to "Upper Davosmet Vandy Poe Ele Sche". The reverse displays a crown above a cross with an anvil and a hammer on either side, while the inscription reads "Hack Be Tanald V Volle 1900 Grick Aoud". This commemorative piece is a testament to the importance of the guild system in 17th century Dutch society and highlights the blacksmith’s contribution to the city of Middelburg.