Obj. ID: 37452
Sacred and Ritual Objects Medal, Den Haag (The Hague), 1841
The following description was prepared by William Gross:
Commemorative medals recalling events and memorializing individuals have been minted and cast regularly since the times of the late Middle ages and the Renaissance. Medals with a Jewish connection are a part of this history as well. Thousands of pieces exist from tiem of their appearence over the last more than 500 years. Such objects appear in a large variety of shapes and materials even though the majority are circular and formed from bronze, brass, copper, pewter and silver.
This medal was struck in honor of Mr. M. J. van Gigch for his contribution and services in the establishment of the Jewish Home for the Aged in the Hague in 1840. The inscriptions are in Dutch and in Hebrew. Polak 25
Inscription: For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good (Psalms 122:9)