Hoop op vrede (1907) 1907

"Hoop op Vrede" (Hope for Peace), created in 1907 by Hippolyte Le Roy, is a bronze medal commemorating the 1907 International Peace Congress in The Hague, Netherlands. The obverse of the medal depicts Peace, a female figure, extending her hand towards a man representing war, who is kneeling. The inscription "PRO PACE" (for peace) appears beneath them. The reverse features a Dutch ship sailing through rough waters, a symbolic representation of overcoming adversity. This medal, with its detailed relief work and powerful symbolism, is a testament to the enduring desire for peace in the early 20th century.