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De Ruyter Medal information


De Ruyter Medal
TypeCivil decoration,
with degrees gold, silver and bronze
Awarded forpraiseworthy acts of duty for Dutch shipping
Descriptioncircular medal with a picture of Michiel de Ruyter on the obverse. The medal is worn with a dark orange ribbon.
Presented by Kingdom of the Netherlands
Eligibilityseamen, shipowners, and for rescues at sea
StatusCurrently awarded
Established23 March 1907
First awardedSkipper P.J.A. Kramer (1907)
Last awardedCommander Hans Lodder, former captain of the HNLMS Tromp (2011)
Total209 (93 gold, 88 silver, 28 bronze)
Ribbon bar of the golden De Ruyter Medal
Precedence
Next (higher)KNMI Medal
Next (lower)Museum Medal

De Ruyter Medal (Dutch: De Ruyter-medaille) was created by royal decree no. 1 on 23 March 1907 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, on the three hundredth birthday of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter

The medal is awarded to those members of the Dutch Merchant fleet who distinguish themselves by praiseworthy acts of duty for Dutch shipping. The medal was originally awarded in gold, silver or bronze, with only gold medals awarded since 1969. Awards are on basis by nomination of the Netherlands government and by royal decree.

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