Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion In Gold, With Commander Small Decoration, C.1860 Auction Archive A 1942 Signature of Air

A 1942 Signature of Air Marshal W

(1934-1941)

The first medals were minted in gold and silver

which would allow the submarines to reach significantly higher submerged speeds

emboss stamped "102" on the end of the tab closest to the opening

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Lion In Gold, With Commander Small Decoration, C.1860 Auction Archive A 1942 Signature of Air(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely manufactured Gold Maltese cross with white enamels and ball finials, stylized "W" in each quadrant representing King William I, obverse centre presenting a crowned Imperial Lion with sword, reverse centre in blue enamel presenting the order Motto Virtus Nobilitat, order adorned by finely made Royal crown which swivels on the ball finials