Nationaal Concours van de handboogschutterij der Societeit de Unie te's-Hertogenbosch, penning uitgereikt als derde prijs aan de handboogschutterij Allianced'Union 1844 - 1846

This bronze medal, made by J. Everts, commemorates the national archery competition of the Societeit de Unie. The circular form dictates the composition, organizing the figural scene and text in a unified design. Observe how the archer is centrally placed, his dynamic pose echoing the medal's round shape. The background's engraved lines create depth, yet remain subordinate to the figure. On the reverse, script is worked into the structure, its cursive lines flowing within the circular boundary. The medal functions as a signifier, encoding cultural values of skill, competition, and community. The choice of bronze, a durable material, suggests a desire to immortalize the event. The medal's design reflects the era's preoccupation with classical ideals, seen in the archer's idealized form, yet is grounded in a specifically Dutch context through the inscription. The carefully crafted image and inscription together elevate a sporting event into a symbol of national pride and communal identity, capturing the spirit of the Societeit de Unie archery competition.