A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed disembarked from the U

disembarked from the U

residue on the reverse of the backer from previous board mounting

24 mm x 36 mm

Simonds' class was the last to be selected from nationwide exams

eagle in lilac (older type)

A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed disembarked from the UThe highest award for bravery in the Netherlands: (Officer) Silver with white and green enamels, Gold crown and inscriptions on the obverse designating it as 3rd Class Knight (Officer), Gold and navy blue enamelled reverse centrepiece, 36. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, only very minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms, better than very fine.