Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and torpedo bombers) when the

and torpedo bombers) when the group was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex

on loop for suspension from an Italian-German African Campaign Medal ribbon

attached to the top of the cross is a royal crown

presenting scuffing and soiling to the exterior

the interior of the presentation case demonstrates moderate soiling and material fatigue to both the lid liner and medal bed

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and torpedo bombers) when theInstituted September 29 1815. An early and lovely Order of the Dutch Lion, comprising a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with cursive W monograms in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in blue enamels featuring VIRTUS NOBILI TAT, the reverse medallion featuring a rampant lion, surmounted by a delicate Gold crown with suspension ring marked B. L denoting an unknown manufacturer, a right facing lion mark on the cross and the W on the 9