Oprichting van een standbeeld ter ere van Michiel Adriaansz. de Ruyter te Vlissingen, vervaardigd door Royer 1841

This silver medal, created in 1841, commemorates the Dutch naval hero Michiel Adriaanszoon de Ruyter. The obverse features a profile of de Ruyter, depicted as a statue, with an inscription surrounding the image. The reverse depicts a laurel wreath and the inscription "Ruyteri manibus pia posteritas", which translates to "To the hands of Ruyter, a grateful posterity". The medal is a testament to the enduring legacy of de Ruyter, a figure revered for his military accomplishments and leadership. De Ruyter, a highly decorated Dutch admiral, played a vital role in the Dutch Golden Age, his successes earning him a prominent place in Dutch history.