This commemorative medal, struck in pewter, marks the British landing in the Netherlands in 1799 during the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland and honors Sir Ralph Abercromby, who commanded British forces during the campaign. Obverse: Bust of General Abercromby in uniform facing left. Inscription: SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE . K . B . LIEUTENANT GENERAL Reverse: View of the sea and the Dutch coast. To the left stands a crowned and flag-bearing column, accompanied by an anchor and rudder, while a bird is shown in flight at the center. Inscription: PATRIAE INFELICI FIDELIS (Faithful to an unfortunate fatherland) Exergue: LANDED IN HOLLAND & TOOK HELDER POINT AUGT . 27 . 1799.  *A view of the British troops, under the command of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby landing in Holland on 27 August 1799.*