Netherlands, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Dutch Lion, in Gold, c.1900 Republic of marked L/13 (Meybauer

marked L/13 (Meybauer

with a felted medal bed with the addition of a horizontal pinback medal bar and a multi-coloured enameled boutonniere

Consisting of a Sash Badge and a Breast Star

with size dimensions of “300 x 500” (centimeters) and a Kriegsmarine acceptance mark

1960's - 80's version

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Dutch Lion, in Gold, c.1900 Republic of marked L/13 (Meybauer(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. In 18K Gold, a miniature Maltese cross with white enamel arms 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 motto of the order: VIRTUS NOBILITAT, the cross is surmounted by finely made Royal crown, measuring 19.