while "38" is the year of production - 1938
the 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants
with button down epaulette straps on both shoulders
in addition to the missing prongs the shield demonstrates oxidation through which has result in the loss of metal to the edges and deterioration of the wool backer
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Commander Auction while "38" is the year(Je Maintiendrai). Instituted 19th March 1905 by Queen Wilhelmina. In silver gilt, cross in rich red enamel, circled by a laurel wreath, centre obverse shows the bugle horn, monogram of the House of Orange, surrounded by the Houses motto: JE MAINTIENDRAI, reverse shows crown and inscribed W (for the Queen), measures 54. 5mm (w) x 74mm (h), on a segment of original orange ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the House of Orange was