Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of dated 20 September 1914

dated 20 September 1914

on a khaki embroidered base

that the Canadian Tunnellers might be given some special mark of distinction

with a half-wreath of oak leaves and acorns with a ribbon at the base below and inscribed "Gott mit uns" above

he died the way like heroes do

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of dated 20 September 1914(Ordre van Oranje Nassau). Instituted in 1892. In silver, measuring 27 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, bruised, light contact, without ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Orange Nassau is a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry founded on April 4, 1892 by the Queen regent Emma, acting on behalf of her under age daughter Queen Wilhelmina. The order is a chivalric order open to "everyone who has earned special merits