Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 Province of China phileristic monographs published by the

phileristic monographs published by the Institute for Scientific Order Studies (Volume 2 in a series

The blade features double-sided narrow fullers running approximately two-thirds of its length

the reverse with an analogous medallion bearing an inscription of “VERDIENST UM DEN STAAT” (“SERVICE TO THE STATE”)

the reverse with a RZM logo and code “46” for maker Alfred Stubbe

Lapel Badge (in silvered metal with red and blue enamels

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 Province of China phileristic monographs published by theInstituted September 29 1815. An early and lovely Order of the Dutch Lion, comprising a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with cursive W monograms in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in blue enamels featuring VIRTUS NOBILI TAT, the reverse medallion featuring a rampant lion, surmounted by a delicate Gold crown with suspension ring marked B. L denoting an unknown manufacturer, a right facing lion mark on the cross and the W on the 9