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

dated 20 September 1914

90 mm x 143 mm

showing extensive use and age

This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work

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

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