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Medal - Four Days Battle
| Location | Dutch Republic |
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| Year | 1666 |
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| Shape | Round |
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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 lettering | DE RUYTER DIE DEN BRITT SYN MOET GETEUGELT HEEFT AT DUSDOOR MULLERS HANT, IN T GOUTEN SILUER LEEFT. A MDCLXVI DEN XIIII IVNY✠ M· A· D· RUYTER LUYT ADMIRAAL· GEN· |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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