In 1813 Napoleons power in Europe was shrinking rapidly. In many cities in the Netherlands, then occupied by the French, people challenged French power to regain freedom.

A medal to honour those soldiers and civilians for the capture of fortress "Duquesne" at Ooltgensplaat. Ooltgensplaat is on the isle of Flakkee, Southern Holland..

Obverse: "Voor moed en vaderlandsliefde" (For bravery and patriotism). Reverse: Duquesne 4 dec 1813. Diameter: 40mm. Material: silver.

The medal shown left is in the collection of the museum of the chancery of dutch orders in Apeldoorn