Medal of Honor for Michiel de Ruyter, Anonymous, 1657 Oval gold medallion with accompanying triple chain, consisting of open, oval links. On the chain a large carrying ring, on which a smaller carrying ring hangs. From here, three small chains, consisting of thick, round links to three, carry the edge of the medallion attached. The medallion has the engraved weapon of Holland at the front: crowned lion with sword and bundle in claws within Cartouche. Reverse: the engraved weapon of the Amsterdam admiralty: lion, sitting in fenced garden, with two crossed anchors in front of themselves, betwee
Medal of Honor for Michiel de Ruyter, Anonymous, 1657 Oval gold medallion with accompanying triple chain, consisting of open, oval links. On the chain a large carrying ring, on which a smaller carrying ring hangs. From here, three small chains, consisting of thick, round links to three, carry the edge of the medallion attached. The medallion has the engraved weapon of Holland at the front: crowned lion with sword and bundle in claws within Cartouche. Reverse: the engraved weapon of the Amsterdam admiralty: lion, sitting in fenced garden, with two crossed anchors in front of themselves, between two letters A within Cartouche. gold (metal) engraving / forging / striking (metalworking) coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) Mediterranean. Amsterdam
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