Driehonderdjarige herdenking van de inname van Den Briel door de Watergeuzen 1872 1872

This commemorative medal, created by M.C. de Vries jr. in 1872, celebrates the 300th anniversary of the capture of Brielle by the Watergeuzen, a group of Dutch rebels who fought for religious freedom and independence from Spain. The medal features a ship with a Dutch flag flying, symbolizing the Watergeuzen and their victory. The other side of the medal depicts a scene of the capture, with figures representing the Watergeuzen and a city in the background. This historical medal is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Dutch people during a period of great upheaval.