Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 Archive A Lockheed Hudson aircraft flew

A Lockheed Hudson aircraft flew over her at nightfall and signalled that the area was clear of enemy submarines

reverse centre depicting the inscription AL MERITO Y VIRTUDES (to Merit and Virtue)

red paper residue on the reverse from previous board mounting)

six campaigns

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 Archive A Lockheed Hudson aircraft flew(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. Of high quality manufacture in Gold, consisting of a ball tipped enameled white Maltese cross, featuring finely stylized cypher "W" (for King William I) in each quadrant, the obverse presents a central etched crowned Imperial Lion with sword in Gold, the reverse centre with an enameled blue medallion and motto Virtus Nobilitat, the badge is