Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, Cased Auction later in the day

later in the day

in the lower left corner is an enlarged version of the NSKK driver’s badge

number stamped "506" over "Z"

but shows no consequent cracking

1917 for return to Canada

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, Cased Auction later in the day(Ordre van Oranje Nassau). Instituted in 1892. Grand Cross Badge: in silver gilt with white, blue and green enamels, hallmarked with a sword and marked "925S" (silver) on the pin, measuring 56. 7 mm (w) x 88 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with white and blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star