Erepenning van het Staatsbedrijf der PTT, toegekend in 1942 aan Marinus W. Bos 1940 - 1942

Leendert Bolle cast this medal in 1942 to award Marinus W. Bos for his service at the Dutch Postal company PTT. Imagine the artist, Bolle, hunched over his work, meticulously carving into the mold, trying to capture the essence of service and gratitude. The raised lettering and symbols create a tactile experience, inviting you to feel the weight of the medal and contemplate its significance. Look at how the clean lines of the PTT logo are juxtaposed with the flowing script and the figures of workers. I think this contrast speaks to the intersection of industry and humanity, of individual contribution within a larger system. The medal is like a tiny stage, where labor and community play out against the backdrop of history. Painters know that every mark carries intention, and every object holds stories. This medal is a reminder of that, as is the work of other artists. It serves as a small but powerful gesture, freezing a moment in time, a tribute cast in metal.