Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of An example of a “Vaterländische

An example of a “Vaterländische Front Adler Ehrenzeichen”: constructed of cast silvered bronze in the shape of an eagle

The obverse with a black mobile swastika (Hakenkreuz) in the centre

Leroy publisher's insignia in the centre

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a date of “1914”

the obverse stamped with “Ausb

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of An example of a “VaterländischeInstituted 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