Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The House Of Orange, Ii Class Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude Chatham on October 26

Chatham on October 26

and thereby an orderly retreat was made possible for the rest of the regiment under the cover of darkness

all are Navy issues

and with a functional exterior metal hinge

These shields were awarded only to the German Veterans entitled to this shield during the War

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The House Of Orange, Ii Class Commander, C.1950 GTRexclude Chatham on October 26(Huisorde van Oranje). Instituted 1905. Type II 1908 1965. A large neck badge in silver gilt, consisting of a red enameled cross with laurels in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a red and blue enameled horn with red surround with order Motto JE MAINTIENDRAI in gilt lettering, reverse centre presenting a large embossed crowned "W" for Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands who instituted the order, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 73. 8 mm (h inclusive of