Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 Newly Listed 49 mm (w) x 38

49 mm (w) x 38

each constructed of brass with nickel silver

21st and 22nd at Flat-Topped Hill

a better blade for this type of sword could not be found

before returning to duty on the 28th

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 Newly Listed 49 mm (w) x 38Instituted September 29, 1815. A lovely embroidered star in bullion, wire, sequins, with blue thread, featuring an eight point star with alternating rays of smooth and sequins, with a Maltese cross of sequins arms with large ball finials, the central medallion bears the inscription VIRTUE NOBILITAT on a blue threaded field, the reverse has been reinforced with a leatherette patch, measures 91. 0 mm (w) x 90. 7 mm (h), multiple smooth rays have been