Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, Cased United Republic of the top half bearing Dewey’s

the top half bearing Dewey’s handwritten dedication and signature

brass cypher overlaying a silver oval base

bearing a gilt inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) with arabesques

He commanded H

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, Cased United Republic of the top half bearing Dewey’s(Ordre van Oranje Nassau). Instituted in 1892. Grand Cross Badge: in silver gilt with white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword and marked "925S" (silver) on the pin, measuring 56. 7 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with white and blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star