Hulde van de Leidse jonkvrouwen aan de uitgetrokken Leidse studenten 1831

This bronze medal, created in 1831 by David van der Kellen, commemorates the "Hulde van de Leidse jonkvrouwen aan de uitgetrokken Leidse studenten," or the "Tribute of the Leiden Ladies to the departing Leiden Students." The obverse depicts a female figure, likely representing the city of Leiden, holding a laurel wreath and a staff, a symbol of civic honor. The reverse features an inscription within a wreath of flowers, likely celebrating the bravery and sacrifice of the students during the Siege of Leiden in 1574. This small, yet significant, medal serves as a reminder of Dutch history and the role of the city of Leiden in the fight for independence.