Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 Buy Now 58 mm (w) x 53

58 mm (w) x 53

flanked on each side by four stylized rays and oak leaves with two acorns

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67 mm (w) x 58

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 Buy Now 58 mm (w) x 53Instituted 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