Bereidheid van de Staten van Utrecht om de strijd tegen de Spanjaarden voort te zetten 1582

This anonymous Dutch copper medal, dating back to 1582, commemorates the willingness of the States of Utrecht to continue their fight against the Spaniards. The medal displays a knight on horseback on one side and a ship on the other, symbolizing the strength and resolve of the Dutch people during this turbulent period of the Eighty Years’ War. The small size and intricate detail of the medal reflect the importance of this historical event for the Dutch nation.