Overwinning in de slag bij Turnhout en het verdrijven van de Spanjaarden uit Alpen, Moers en het Rijngebied 1597

This 1597 commemorative medal, created by an anonymous artist, celebrates the Dutch victory at the Battle of Turnhout and the expulsion of the Spanish from the regions of Alpen, Moers and the Rhine. The circular medal, measuring 3 cm in diameter, depicts a ship sailing on water, a symbolic representation of the Dutch triumph. The inscription on the reverse commemorates the event in Latin, highlighting the significance of the victory. This small, yet powerful object exemplifies the artistic and historical importance of medals in documenting and celebrating significant events.