Judaica / Zionism - Belgium, Antisemitic Medal “The Miracle of Brussels - Saint Sacrement de Miracle”, 1820

Judaica / Zionism - Belgium, Antisemitic Medal “The Miracle of Brussels - Saint Sacrement de Miracle”, 1820 Rare antisemitic medal issued in Brussels, 1820, commemorating the Catholic legend known as “The Miracle of Brussels” (Saint Sacrement de Miracle) - one of the most notorious medieval blood libel stories in Belgium. The medal was struck for the “Jubilee and Communal Festival of Brussels” (Jubilé et Fête Communale de Bruxelles), celebrating the alleged “miracle” that became a symbol of antisemitic propaganda. Obverse: Features the radiant Holy Sacrament within an ornate frame, surrounded by the legend: “SAINT SACREMENT DE MIRACLE - BRUXELLES.” It refers to the 14th-century accusation that Jews desecrated the Host, which supposedly began to bleed - a myth that led to executions and persecutions of Jews in Brussels. Reverse: Reads: “JUBILÉ ET FÊTE COMMUNALE DE BRUXELLES AN 1820”, meaning “Jubilee and Communal Festival of Brussels, Year 1820.” A historical artifact reflecting how religious propaganda perpetuated antisemitic myths through art, medals, and public celebrations. Material: Gilt metal Weight: 14.215 g Diameter: 30 mm