Landing van de Britten en Russen te Callantsoog en slag bij Castricum by Johan George Holtzhey

Landing van de Britten en Russen te Callantsoog en slag bij Castricum 1799

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This silver medal, created by Johan George Holtzhey in 1799, commemorates the landing of British and Russian forces at Callantsoog and the Battle of Castricum. The obverse of the medal depicts a scene of the landing, while the reverse features an inscription in Dutch that praises God for protecting the Netherlands from its enemies. This commemorative medal is a prime example of Dutch art and history, illustrating a pivotal moment in the country's past.

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