The Ruyter Medal

Infobox Military Award
name=The Ruyter Medal


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type= Civil decoration,
with degrees gold, silver and bronze
eligibility= seamens, shipowners, and rescuer at sea
for= praiseworthily acts of duty for the Dutch Ship transport
status=Currently awarded
description= Round medal with on the front side a picture of Michiel de Ruyter. The medal is worn with a dark orange ribbon.
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established=23 March 1907
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last_award=
total=202 (86 gold, 88 silver, 28 bronze)
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higher=KNMI Medal
lower= Museum Medal


caption2= Ribbon bar of the golden The Ruyter Medal

The Ruyter Medal (Dutch: De Ruyter-medaille) was created by royal decree no. 1 on 23 March 1907 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to be awarded to those members of the Dutch Merchant fleet who distinguish themselves by praiseworthily acts of duty for the Dutch Ship transport. The medal can be awarded in gold, silver or bronze. Awarding is on basis by nomination of the Netherlands governemnt and by royal decree.

With the The Ruyter Medal the Kingdom of the Netherlands honors since 1907 the threehundredth birthday of Michiel de Ruyter, one of the most famous admirals in Dutch history.