Netherlands, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Dutch Lion, in Gold, c.1900 Hold Footnote: The medal was awarded

Footnote: The medal was awarded for service in the coup of February 24

51mm (x76mm including crown suspension)

joined by clergymen and officials

Accompanied by research from the national archives

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Miniature Order of the Dutch Lion, in Gold, c.1900 Hold Footnote: The medal was awarded(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. In 18K Gold, a miniature Maltese cross with white enamel arms and ball finials, stylized "W" in each quadrant representing King William I, obverse centre presenting a crowned Imperial Lion with sword, reverse centre in blue enamel presenting the motto of the order: VIRTUS NOBILITAT, the cross is surmounted by finely made Royal crown, measuring 19.