Onthulling van het standbeeld van Michiel de Ruyter te Vlissingen 1841 1840

This bronze medal, created by David van der Kellen in 1840, commemorates the unveiling of a statue dedicated to Michiel de Ruyter in Vlissingen. The obverse side features a portrait of the famous Dutch admiral, while the reverse side displays a laurel wreath surrounding the inscription "Huyteri Haerens Pia Memorias", which translates to "The Pious Memory of the Hero Ruyter." The medal is a testament to the enduring respect and admiration held for de Ruyter, a celebrated figure in Dutch naval history.