Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross For Freedom And Justice Auction Archive 28 mm x 28

28 mm x 28

but reverse covering has been ripped

the reverse inscribed “Laeso Militi” (Latin - The Wounded Soldier)

A problem arose when Matthiessen was still being paid by the army administration after being transferred to the civil administration of the occupied Eastern territories and appointed War Administrative Vice Chief (Kriegsverwaltungsvicechef)

with original wrapping paper

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Cross For Freedom And Justice Auction Archive 28 mm x 28Kruis voor Recht en Vrijheid. Instituted in 1951. In silvered bronze, measuring 40 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, wreathed sword clasp inscribed "2 KOREA 1950" affixed to it original ribbon, embroidered maker's label inscribed "Fa. V. Wielik N. Einde 9 DEN HAAG" on the black felt support with pinback on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross for Freedom and Justice was instituted on July 23, 1951. It