Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China Both epaulettes exhibit minor imperfections

Both epaulettes exhibit minor imperfections in the coils on the fringe and on their insignia

Issued 1838-1918

on fine original red ribbon with rosette

A HJ Youth Festival Sports Event Pin 1937

The cap measures approximately 20 cm (w) x 26 cm (l) x 14 cm (h)

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China Both epaulettes exhibit minor imperfections(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely manufactured 18K 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