Verdediging van Brussel, penning door de stad uitgereikt aan de gewapende burgerij 1815

This silver medal, created in 1815 by an anonymous artist, commemorates the defense of Brussels during the Napoleonic Wars. The obverse features a depiction of the city's coat of arms with an angel protecting it from a fallen soldier, symbolizing the city's resilience. The inscription on the reverse translates to "To the brave citizens of Brussels for the defense of their city." The medal is a testament to the city's resistance and the courage of its citizens during a tumultuous period in European history.