 The strategic value of the city led to patriotic celebrations and a number of commemorative coins were minted.With the taking of Breda Maurice of Nassau used the place as an operational base and from here he conquered Elshout, Fort Crèvecoeur near 's-Hertogenbosch, Steenbergen, Roosendaal, Oosterhout, and others.Charles de Heraugiere in light of his daring operation was designated governor of Breda and was also given a gold medal.