Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 United Republic of evidence of light wear on

evidence of light wear on white enamel

who remained loyal to tried-and-true muzzle-loaded bronze cannon

with detailed studies of original examples and variants from a wide range of manufacturers

exhibiting a nice gray finish

A mixed lot of five decorations and insignia

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 United Republic of evidence of light wear onInstituted 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