Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac green oxidation spot on the

green oxidation spot on the reverse

accompanied by original full-length sash badge in red silk

he was awarded the Oak Leaves on May 14

" Five others were called as witnesses

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Grand Cross Set consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac green oxidation spot on the(Je Maintiendrai). Instituted 19th March 1905 by Queen Wilhelmina. In silver, cross in dark orange enamel, circled by a laurel wreath. Centre obverse shows the bugle horn, monogram of the House of Orange, surrounded by the Houses motto, Je matiendrai, reverse shows crown and inscribed W (for the Queen), on its original orange ribbon, in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the House of Orange was established by Queen Wilhelmina