The Annexation of Erfurth to Prussia, 1803 1803

This bronze medal by Daniel Friedrich Loos commemorates the annexation of Erfurth to Prussia in 1803. The medal features a profile portrait of King Frederick William III of Prussia, a key figure in the Napoleonic Wars. The inscription surrounding the portrait reads "Friedrich Wilhelm III König von Preussen" (Frederick William III, King of Prussia), and the date 1803, signifying the event being commemorated. This medal is an example of the genre of commemorative medals, used to celebrate historical events and individuals. It can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.