Two casts, obverse and reverse, of a commemorative medal. Obverse: A naval battle. Reverse: The shields of the seven United Provinces above the inscription: 'De Godt der goden zet Den ocean de wet, Als hooft der amiraelen, Hy sterkt der Staeten helt Die boeit het Britsche gewelt Wie Kans Godts maght bepaelen I. V. V.' (He, God of gods, prescribed laws to the ocean, as chief of Admirals he strengthens the Hero of the States, who chains the violence of Great Britain. Who can limit God's power? Joost Van Vondel) Legend: 'VICTORIA ORD . CONFOED . BELG . SVB AVSP . ARCHIT . MI . RUITER . 1666 i IVNI'. (Victory of the United Provinces of Holland under the auspices of High Admiral Michael de Ruyter, I June 1666).