Conventie over de Schelde te Londen 1833

This small bronze medal, created by Laurent Joseph Hart in 1833, commemorates the Treaty of London concerning the Scheldt River, a significant event in 19th-century European history. The obverse features a crown above the inscription "LEOPOLD I. ROI DES BELGES," honoring Leopold I, the first king of the Belgians. The reverse depicts the inscription "CONVENTION DU 15 MAI MDCCCXXXIII" (Convention of May 15, 1833) surrounding "LIBERTE DE L'ESCAUT" (Freedom of the Scheldt), highlighting the treaty's impact on navigation rights and trade. The medal is a testament to the importance of the Scheldt River and the role of Leopold I in Belgian history.