Commissie voor Aangehouden Lading 1940 1940

"Commissie voor Aangehouden Lading 1940" is a bronze medal designed by Johannes Cornelis Wienecke in 1940. The medal depicts a hand holding a trident, a symbol of power and control, amidst a scene of a harbor with ships and cargo. The inscription "Commissie voor Aangehouden Lading" (Commission for Retained Cargo) suggests that the medal was created to commemorate the commission established during World War II to manage and distribute seized cargo. The medal's detailed relief work and realistic representation of the harbor scene showcase Wienecke's talent for sculptural detail. The medal is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.