Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the cap measures approximately 280

the cap measures approximately 280 mm (l) x 125 mm (h) when folded

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Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dutch Lion, Commander In Gold, C.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the cap measures approximately 280(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