it seems more likely that whoever was collecting the information for the book on DSO recipients got thoroughly confused between father and 2 sons (Lieutenant Colonel
Type I (1948-66)
Napoleon's army also contained Polish and Italian troops
V: The Road to Arras
WWI Memorial Cross to an Australian POW - GRV (24825 Pte
Order Of Orange-Nassau, Military – Gold Hold it seems more likely thatOrder of Orange Nassau, Military Gold Second Class set of insignia, Military Division, by M. J Goudsmit, La Haye, comprising: neck Cross in Gold (swords in silver), 55mm (x85mm including crown suspension), loop with makers mark and with gold hallmark; Star, 85x85mm, in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, maker marked; set of very fine quality manufacture, without ribbon, in near mint condition. (NE41217)