with entries beginning on January 3
1943 and signed in blue ink by the Leader of the 26th Infantry Division
standing figure with outstretched arms on a pedestal base
measuring 50 mm (w) x 73 mm (h)
Distinguished Service Order with bars (silver and enamels
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Grand Cross Set Newly Listed with entries beginning on January(Je Maintiendrai). Instituted 19th March 1905 by Queen Wilhelmina. In silver, cross in dark orange enamel, circled by a laurel wreath. Centre obverse shows the bugle horn, monogram of the House of Orange, surrounded by the Houses motto, Je matiendrai, reverse shows crown and inscribed W (for the Queen), on its original orange ribbon, in original case, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the House of Orange was established by Queen Wilhelmina