Tiendaagse veldtocht, ter ere van Willem I Frederik, koning der Nederlandenen de kroonprins 1831

This is a silver medal, commemorating Willem I Frederik, King of the Netherlands. The medal's circular form is immediately striking; its edge is lined with meticulously detailed foliage. This decorative border frames two distinct portraits of King Willem. On one side, he appears in full military regalia amidst symbolic weaponry, flags, and laurel wreaths, all sharply rendered in relief. The other side shows a more intimate bust portrait, framed by flowing ribbons. The starkness of the silver enhances the fine lines and textures that define the King's features and the surrounding emblems of power. The dense composition, reminiscent of classical coins, suggests a strategic construction, where symbols of authority merge with the ruler's image to create a powerful statement of sovereignty and victory.