Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden demonstrating some wear to the

demonstrating some wear to the enamels

the obverse of the crown with white enameled arms overlaid by stylized red flames

The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of Clemen & Jung

The medal was original awarded by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NCAA) and was inherited by NASA

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden demonstrating some wear to the(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely crafted 18K Gold Maltese cross with white enamels 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 order Motto Virtus Nobilitat, order adorned by finely made Royal crown which swivels on the ball finials