Vintage Stad Gent Ghent Belgium Stocknagel 1960s Belfry Clock Tower Coat of Arms
Classic stocknagel from Stad Gent (Ghent), Belgium, circa 1960's. This medallion features a view of the impressive 298' tall Ghent Belfry and Clock Tower surrounded by olive branches and the city's coat of arms.
Stocknagels (literally, floor or stick nail) are originally a Central European Alpine tradition and are rarely found in other parts of the world. Hikers would collect these medallions as mementos of a particular hiking route and nail them to their staff, or walking stick, for bragging rights. Flexible silver colored pressed tin with a beautiful patina. About 2" tall with two pre-drilled holes for attaching to your walking staff.
STAD GHENT
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