Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac / MIDDLETOWN

/ MIDDLETOWN

while still serving in the 153rd Bomber Squadron

surface wear and discoloration to reverse

with "COPYRIGHT BY E

A collection of documents to Senior Lieutenant Bruno Falkenhagen

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac / MIDDLETOWN(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. In 18K Gold, a ribbon bar featuring a central white enamelled cross with small ball finials, the obverse medallion in dark blue and inscribed VIR NOB, with a large surmounting crown atop the 12 o'clock arm, reverse offers a thin gold bar, allowing a ribbon to slide between each side, measures 36. 6 mm (w) x 15. 6 mm (h), weighs 1. 8 grams, marked