Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden which lists members as active

which lists members as active

placed upon a red cotton field on both sides

in addition to re-engaging for three years' service and being promoted to Corporal on November 21

airplane removed

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden which lists members as active(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely crafted 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 finials