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Medal - Four Days Battle
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1666 |
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| Period | 17th century |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter facing bust of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter, slightly to the right, set against naval trophies including cannons, flags, and anchors in high relief. He wears armour and the badge of the Order of the Elephant on a ribbon around his neck. Above, a triton and a nereid flank a crown held aloft over the admiral's head, while the circumferential legend and a scroll cartouche at the base identify him as Lieutenant Admiral General. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A finely detailed naval battle scene in high relief depicting multiple sailing warships in close action, with billowing smoke filling the field. In the foreground, the stern of a stricken and sinking vessel is prominently shown. The circumferential legend in Dutch runs around the entire border of the piece. |
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