- Time Period: Pre-WW1
- Institution: 27 March 1855
- Country: Netherlands
The Decoration for acknowledgment of excellent deeds performed during a flood disaster (or Onderscheidingsteken ter erkenning van uitstekende daden bij watersnood verricht in Dutch), usually called Flood disaster Medal (Watersnoodmedaille), was created by royal decree on 27 March 1855 by King William III of the Netherlands.
The medal is intended for those civilians who have shown zeal, courage, leadership, and self-sacrifice during the event of a flood disaster
The Flood Disaster Medal Design
The Flood Disaster medal is round, made of bronze and features the profile of King William III of the Netherlands. The ribbon is yellow.
