Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 Archive bearing a central raised fouled

bearing a central raised fouled anchor on each side

vertical pinback (non-period

A Lockheed Hudson aircraft flew over her at nightfall and signalled that the area was clear of enemy submarines

red paper residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 Archive bearing a central raised fouled(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. Of high quality manufacture in Gold, consisting of a ball tipped enameled white Maltese cross, featuring finely stylized cypher "W" (for King William I) in each quadrant, the obverse presents a central etched crowned Imperial Lion with sword in Gold, the reverse centre with an enameled blue medallion and motto Virtus Nobilitat, the badge is