Buurt Noordeinde te 's-Gravenhage, begrafenispenning van de jongeluyden met no. 13 1778

This is an anonymous funeral medal from 1772, created in 's-Gravenhage, now The Hague, Netherlands. It is a poignant artifact that speaks volumes about community identity during the 18th century. The medal commemorates a death within the "jongeluyden," or young people's association, of the Noordeinde neighborhood. These associations were vital social structures, especially for young, unmarried individuals. They served mutual support and solidarity, and underscore the importance of communal bonds during a time of high mortality and social change. The imagery on the medal—a somber procession of draped figures carrying a coffin—evokes the emotional weight of loss. The inscription details the names of the association's leaders, offering a glimpse into the social hierarchy and the individuals responsible for maintaining community cohesion. This medal is not just a symbol of grief, but also a celebration of the bonds that held communities together.