Van stapel lopen van het schip "Broedertrouw", gebouwd door Johann Schouten, grootmeester van de vrijmetselaarsloge "La Flamboyante" te Dordrecht, penning aan de aanwezigen uitgereikt 1836

This silver medal, now almost two centuries old, was given to those attending the launch of the ship "Broedertrouw" in Dordrecht. It was built by Johann Schouten, grand master of the Freemasons lodge "La Flamboyante." The medal's design is skillfully realized in relief. On one side, an anchor, sword, and foliage represent maritime prowess and perhaps masonic symbolism. The other side bears an inscription commemorating the launch date, encircled by a laurel wreath. Consider the silversmith's labor involved in this token’s production. Each medal would have been individually struck using dies. These dies would have required a high degree of skill to engrave, and the metal would need to be carefully worked to capture all its details. The medal encapsulates a specific historical moment, linking the skilled labor of shipbuilding with the commemorative craft of the silversmith. By looking at this object, we can explore the rich networks of craftsmanship and social connections that shaped its creation.