Uitbreken van de Belgische revolutie 1830

This silver medal, created by Adrien Hippolyte Veyrat in 1830, commemorates the Belgian Revolution. The obverse features a lion, a symbol of Belgium, standing over a broken crown, signifying the overthrow of Dutch rule. The inscription "L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE" (Unity makes strength) reinforces the message of unity and collective effort behind the revolution. The reverse side of the medal bears the inscription "RÉVOLUTION DE LA BELGIQUE 25 AOUT 1830", commemorating the date of the revolution’s outbreak. The medal is a significant historical artifact that reflects the spirit of the Belgian people’s fight for independence.