Orangistische bewegingen te Gent bedwongen Possibly 1831 - 1833

This small, silver commemorative medal by M. Borrel was likely created between 1831 and 1833 to commemorate the Belgian Revolution. The obverse features a wreath of laurel with the inscription "LA BELGIQUE DESORMAIS SERA LIBRE," meaning "Belgium will henceforth be free." The reverse features a celebratory inscription in French that states that the House of Orange-Nassau succumbed to its last efforts in Ghent on December 2, 1831. This artwork is an excellent example of commemorative medal making, a type of art that was popular in the 19th century.