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.)

Object Details

ID: MEC2316
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