Gouden Degen van de Stadhouder
This golden sword of honour was awarded by Stadhouder Willem V to Vice-Admiral Johan Zoutman for his heroism during the battle at the Dogger Bank in 1781. It is the only known example that was ever made. The sword of honour is depicted in a portrait of Zoutman from 1801.
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