Vrede van Munster 1648 1648

This silver medal, "Vrede van Munster 1648", was created in 1648 by Johann Blum, a renowned German medallist. The medal commemorates the Peace of Westphalia, a series of treaties signed in 1648 that officially ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe. The obverse depicts a female figure representing peace, holding a branch and a horn, standing on top of broken weapons, symbolizing the end of the war. The reverse features an inscription in German, highlighting the significance of the peace treaty in ending the long and devastating conflict. This medal serves as a powerful reminder of the historical importance of the Peace of Westphalia, a turning point in European history.