Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 visually-hidden He was struck off the

He was struck off the strength on August 16

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Gilted brass scabbard with standard etched lightning bolt design

Traditionally Austrian (and most other European Sovereigns) would often award most loyal and close associates

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 visually-hidden He was struck off theInstituted 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