Het nemen van de brug van Walhem Possibly 1830

This bronze medal, created by Joseph-Pierre Braemt in 1830, commemorates General Melinet, a French military leader known for his bravery during the Siege of Antwerp. The obverse depicts a female figure representing Victory, holding a laurel wreath and a palm branch, signifying peace and victory, while overlooking a scene of soldiers taking the bridge at Walhem. The reverse features an inscription in French praising General Melinet's courage. This small, yet significant, piece of art serves as a historical artifact, capturing the spirit of the French Revolution and the subsequent military achievements.