Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Commander United Republic of 4 mm (h) x 38

4 mm (h) x 38 mm (w)

In Gold (hallmarked on side of the star)

to fix the bridge onto a tank which was then driven into the river

oval wreath of oak leaves

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Commander United Republic of 4 mm (h) x 38(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