Stok van een vaandel van de gewapende burgermacht c. 1800 - 1815

This is the staff of a banner from the armed citizenry, dating from around 1800-1815. The staff is made of wood and is covered in a layer of fabric, suggesting that it was used to hold a banner. The banner itself is no longer present, but the staff offers a glimpse into the Dutch armed citizenry of the early 19th century. This artifact, currently held in the Rijksmuseum, serves as a reminder of the period of social and political upheaval in the Netherlands.