Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China on fine original red ribbon

on fine original red ribbon with rosette

Footnote: Victor Egleston was born on April 14

ROZA Y DE LA CIVILIZACION (Order of Santa Rosa and the Civilization) on an enameled green silver border

The cap measures approximately 20 cm (w) x 26 cm (l) x 14 cm (h)

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China on fine original red ribbon(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely manufactured 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