An Exquisite Order Of The Dutch Lion; 2Nd Class Knight Commander With Case C.1850 Newly Listed Grand Cross - Multi-piece construction

Grand Cross - Multi-piece construction

second period (circa 1815-1825)

purportedly saying that he would not accept "a crown from the gutter"

with original signature

GRV (unnamed as issued

An Exquisite Order Of The Dutch Lion; 2Nd Class Knight Commander With Case C.1850 Newly Listed Grand Cross - Multi-piece constructionAn exquisite set of awards beginning with a neck badge in gold with white and blue enamels, weighing 40. 7 grams inclusive of its ribbon, unmarked, measuring 55. 8 mm x 86. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length folded over ribbon sewn in place with black threading on one side, suspended from a black ribbon that is tied off in a bow tie. Breast Star: lettering "VIRTUS NOBILI TAT" in rolled silver bullion wire on a blue embroidered