Ontzet van Bergen op Zoom door Maurits, penning uitgereikt aan de verdedigers 1622

This small, silver commemorative medal was likely given to a defender of Bergen op Zoom during the Siege of Bergen op Zoom. The medal depicts on one side the city’s heraldic lion, symbolizing the city’s resilience. On the reverse, the medal depicts two men flanking the city's coat of arms. This commemorative medal, likely crafted by an anonymous artist in 1622, is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in Dutch history. It exemplifies a long tradition of using medals as a way to honor bravery and commemorate important events. This particular medal, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the Dutch resistance during the Eighty Years' War.