Prijspenning van het Schuttersgezelschap te Amsterdam 1779

This is a silver prize medal, made in Amsterdam by D. Meyer. Its purpose was to commemorate the shooting society. The medal's cool, reflective surface is achieved through the meticulous process of die-striking. Two dies, engraved with mirror images of the design, are forcefully pressed into the silver, leaving a lasting impression. The resulting crisp details and raised relief speak to the skill of the die-cutter and the precision of the machinery involved. Look closely and you will see the imagery – classical figures on one side, and a crowned eagle with weapons on the other. These motifs reference marksmanship and civic duty. Badges like this stand as potent symbols of social status and communal participation. It reminds us that even seemingly small-scale objects can carry significant cultural weight, reflecting broader historical trends and values.