A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed 1967 to January 24

1967 to January 24

residue on the reverse of the backer from previous board mounting

eagle in lilac (older type)

16 Squadron sometime thereafter

On January 22nd 1942 he was admitted to Lazaretto 604 for a bullet wound to his right foot

A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed 1967 to January 24The highest award for bravery in the Netherlands: (Officer) Silver with white and green enamels, Gold crown and inscriptions on the obverse designating it as 3rd Class Knight (Officer), Gold and navy blue enamelled reverse centrepiece, 36. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, only very minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms, better than very fine.