| De Ruyter Medal | |
| Presenter: | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Type: | Civil decoration, with degrees gold, silver and bronze |
| Eligibility: | seamen, shipowners, and for rescues at sea |
| Awarded For: | praiseworthy acts of duty for Dutch shipping |
| Status: | Currently awarded |
| Description: | circular medal with a picture of Michiel de Ruyter on the obverse. The medal is worn with a dark orange ribbon. |
| Established: | 23 March 1907 |
| Firstawarded: | Skipper P.J.A. Kramer (1907) |
| Lastawarded: | Commander Hans Lodder, former captain of the HNLMS Tromp (2011) |
| Total Awarded: | 209 (93 gold, 88 silver, 28 bronze) |
| Higher: | KNMI Medal |
| Lower: | Museum Medal |
| Image2 Size: | 85px |
De Ruyter Medal (Dutch: De Ruyter-medaille) was created by royal decree no. 1 on 23 March 1907 by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, on the three hundredth birthday of Admiral Michiel de Ruyter
The medal is awarded to those members of the Dutch Merchant fleet who distinguish themselves by praiseworthy acts of duty for Dutch shipping. The medal was originally awarded in gold, silver or bronze, with only gold medals awarded since 1969. Awards are on basis by nomination of the Netherlands government and by royal decree.