Overwinning op de Turken in de slag bij Lepanto 1571

This small, circular bronze medal, created by Giovanni V. Melon in 1571, commemorates the Christian victory over the Turks in the Battle of Lepanto. The obverse depicts a portrait of Don Juan of Austria, the Spanish commander who led the Christian forces, while the reverse shows a column representing the victory, adorned with symbols of naval warfare. Created during a time of great religious and political tension, this small medal is a powerful reminder of the significance of this pivotal battle in European history.