Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac rank Gilt Star

rank Gilt Star

framed by a wreath in green enamels

with 6 o'clock attached loop as well as top ring

Suspended from each loop with a magnetic metal buckle is a strap constructed of a field-grey velvet backer

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac rank Gilt StarInstituted 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