Ter ere van het Algemeen Steuncomité Amsterdam 1914-1918 (1922) 1922

This bronze medal was made in 1922 by D. Scholtus, and commemorates the General Support Committee of Amsterdam between 1914 and 1918. The medal's design features the coat of arms of Amsterdam flanked by two lions, topped with a crown. On the reverse, the inscription reads ‘General Support Committee Amsterdam 1914-1918.’ The material itself, bronze, lends a sense of gravity and importance to the object. Bronze casting is an ancient and labor-intensive process, involving the creation of a mold, the melting and pouring of the metal, and the subsequent finishing and polishing of the final product. The precision required indicates the skill of the maker. Medals like these served as symbols of recognition and gratitude. They were often awarded to individuals who had made significant contributions to a particular cause or organization. Considered in this light, this medal embodies values of civic duty, community, and the importance of social support during times of hardship, connecting craft with a wider narrative of social responsibility.