Medal commemorating the 350th Anniversary of the birth of Admiral de Ruyter, 1957
Medal commemorating the 350th anniversary of the birth of Admiral de Ruyter, 1957. Obverse: Bust of Admiral Michel Adrianzoon de Ruyter (1607-1676) (three-quarter right) a view of ancient Flushing in background. Legend: 'MICHIEL DE RUXTER 1607 1957.' Reverse: View of modern Flushing, a seated figure (left), badge of town above. Legend: 'VREDE MET STRIJD VLISSINGEN.' (Peace through strife. Flushing.)
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Object Details
ID: | MEC2316 |
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Collection: | Coins and medals |
Type: | Medal |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Places: | Netherlands |
Events: | Birth of Admiral De Ruyter, 1607 |
Date made: | 1957 |
People: | Ruyter, Michel Adriaenszoon de |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 60 mm |