Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 Province of China (Ostvolk Medaillen)

(Ostvolk Medaillen)

Sergeant Hilton Lawrence Roache

height is 62

A blue enameled Maltese Cross in silver gilt

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 Province of China (Ostvolk Medaillen)Instituted September 29, 1815. A lovely embroidered star in bullion, wire, sequins, with blue thread, featuring an eight point star with alternating rays of smooth and sequins, with a Maltese cross of sequins arms with large ball finials, the central medallion bears the inscription VIRTUE NOBILITAT on a blue threaded field, the reverse has been reinforced with a leatherette patch, measures 91. 0 mm (w) x 90. 7 mm (h), multiple smooth rays have been