Medal commemorating the Battle of Turnhout 1597, commemorative medal
Accession Number
NAM.1982-11-126-1
Description
Medal commemorating the victory of the battle of Turnhout, 1597. Silver, within a beaded edge and border on both sides. Obverse: Three shields joined by a ribbon, bearing the coats of arms of France, England and the United Provinces. Reverse: The troops of Prince Maurice pursuing the Spanish cavalry force under Varax near the town of Turnhout, in the Low Countries. Associated with Battle of Turnhout (1597), Dutch Wars (1572-1603).
Events
Turnhout, Battle of, 1597 (Dutch Wars 1572-1603)
Units