Vijfentwintigjarig bestaan van de Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland 1895 1895

This bronze medal, created by the Koninklijke Utrechtsche Fabriek van Zilverwerken van C.J. Begeer in 1895, commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Stoomvaart Maatschappij Nederland (Dutch Steamship Company). The medal's obverse features a coat of arms with a crown and the inscription "Wie varen wil zij onvervaard," which translates to "Whoever wants to sail will be fearless." The reverse side lists the company's directors and a short history of the company, including its founding in 1870. The medal, now part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, is a testament to the importance of the Dutch steamship industry in the 19th century.