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Medal - Capture of Sluys
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1604 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Detailed bird's-eye view of the fortified town of Sluys and its surrounding waterways, with military encampments, troops, and sailing vessels depicted in fine relief. At the lower centre, a crowned heraldic shield of the States of Utrecht is shown. The circular legend runs along the inner beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed bird's-eye view of the fortified town of Ostend and its surrounding coastline, with military positions, earthworks, and sailing vessels rendered in fine relief. Two large warships are prominently depicted in the foreground waters. The circular legend runs along the inner beaded border, with the date in Roman numerals at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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