Passant van de epauletten van Van Speyk Possibly 1831 - 1835

The "Passant van de epauletten van Van Speyk" is a piece of fabric that is believed to be a fragment from the epaulette of Dutch naval hero Jan van Speyk. The epaulette is a shoulder decoration, and this fragment was likely torn off during the Battle of Antwerp in 1831. The dark blue fabric is a poignant relic of a historical event and a symbol of bravery. The fragment is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to the power of historical artifacts.