In 1806 Lodewijk Napoleon was appointed King of the Kingdom of the Netherlands by his brother Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1808 he intituted the Golden medal for bravery to pay gratitude to military who fought in the French forces. This medal was issued only 6 times to:

• Sgt-maj R.J. Puraye
• Sgt J. Jong
• Grenadier D. Moesel
• Gren-Sgt van Dijk (not issued)
• Grenadier C. Landman
• Adj. J. Frederiks (replaced van Dijk)
• Sgt. J. Jong

Obverse/Reverse: Engravement in a cicle of laurel- and oakleaves. The medal depicted on the left is a privately made reproduction which holds the text: "Beloning van uitmuntende Dapperheid 14 Sep 1809. Lodewijk Napoleon Koning van Holland aan C. van Booven". Diameter: 47mm; material: gold.