Huwelijk van Leopold I, koning der Belgen en Louise van Orleans te Compiegne 1832

This bronze medal, created by Laurent Joseph Hart in 1832, commemorates the marriage of Leopold I, King of the Belgians, to Louise of Orleans in Compiegne. The obverse depicts a laurel wreath surrounding the initials "L" and "O" with a torch between them, symbolizing the union of the two individuals. The reverse shows a handshake surmounted by a crown, symbolizing the joining of their two kingdoms. The medal is a fine example of commemorative art, capturing a significant historical event in a compact and symbolic way.