Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion In Gold, With Commander Small Decoration, C.1860 Auction Archive A 1942 Signature of Air

A 1942 Signature of Air Marshal W

The first medals were minted in gold and silver

(1934-1941)

featuring a 127 mm silvered steel blade

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Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion In Gold, With Commander Small Decoration, C.1860 Auction Archive A 1942 Signature of Air(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely manufactured Gold Maltese cross with white enamels and ball finials, stylized "W" in each quadrant representing King William I, obverse centre presenting a crowned Imperial Lion with sword, reverse centre in blue enamel presenting the order Motto Virtus Nobilitat, order adorned by finely made Royal crown which swivels on the ball finials