A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed eagle in lilac (older type)

eagle in lilac (older type)

residue on the reverse of the backer from previous board mounting

Simonds' class was the last to be selected from nationwide exams

8 mm x 72 mm

24 mm x 36 mm

A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 Newly Listed eagle in lilac (older type)The highest award for bravery in the Netherlands: (Officer) Silver with white and green enamels, Gold crown and inscriptions on the obverse designating it as 3rd Class Knight (Officer), Gold and navy blue enamelled reverse centrepiece, 36. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, only very minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms, better than very fine.