Prince Maurits Medal
The Prince Maurits Medal was established on 6 July 1936 to honour those who, through commendable acts, have contributed to enhancing the prestige of the Royal Netherlands Army, and those who have made an exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of the Dutch armed forces.
The medal was produced by Koninklijke Begeer; the dies were engraved by Jacobus Jan van Goor. A total of 21 gold-plated silver and 14 silver copies were struck.
The Prince Maurits Medal is still awarded today and is listed in the order of precedence for honours established by the Minister of the Interior.
General
| Start date | 1936 |
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| Captions | voorzijde: omschrift binnen: MAURITS PRINS VAN ORANJE GRAAF VAN NASSAU; omschrift buiten: STICHTER V D NEDERLANDSCHE KRIJGSMACHT; keerzijde: VOOR HET VADERLAND KONINKLIJKE NEDERLANDSCHE VEREENIGING=ONS LEGER VOOR LOFFELIJKE DADEN EN KRIJGSGESCHIEDKUNDIG ONDERZOEK. |
| Dimensions [width] | 35 mm |
| Material | gilt silver; silver |
| Number | 21 (gold-plated); 14 (silver) |
Background
| Institutional decision | Decision, 6 July 1936 |
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| Objective | Established as a reward for those who, through commendable deeds, have contributed to enhancing the prestige of the Royal Netherlands Army, and for those who have made an exceptional contribution to our understanding of the history of the Dutch armed forces. |
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| Producer | Koninklijke Begeer; Jacobus Jan van Goor |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 149–150 |
| Note | The Prince Maurits Medal was established as a medal to be worn by military personnel and as a commemorative medal for civilians. Since 1984, the Prince Maurits Medal has been awarded solely as a medal to be worn. |
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