Friday, May 16, 2008

Netherlands: Rather Turks than the Pope

The Historical Museum Den Briel recently acquired a replica of a rare medal of the Geuzen, who fought the Spanish in the 16th century (more on Wikipedia).

The medal is in the shape of a crescent moon. On the front it says "Rather Turks than the Pope", and on the other side, "Out of aversion to the mass".

(front)


(back)

Source: Historical Museum Den Briel (Dutch)