Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of An example of a “Vaterländische

An example of a “Vaterländische Front Adler Ehrenzeichen”: constructed of cast silvered bronze in the shape of an eagle

with original ribbon and case

Leroy publisher's insignia in the centre

constructed of extremely fine quality hand embroidered silver aluminum wire in an alternating cross-stitched and vertically stitched pattern

the obverse stamped with “Ausb

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Netherlands Lion, Embroidered Breast Star, c.1850 United Republic of An example of a “VaterländischeInstituted September 29, 1815. A lovely embroidered star in bullion, wire, sequins, with blue thread, featuring an eight point star with alternating rays of smooth and sequins, with a Maltese cross of sequins arms with large ball finials, the central medallion bears the inscription VIRTUE NOBILITAT on a blue threaded field, the reverse has been reinforced with a leatherette patch, measures 91. 0 mm (w) x 90. 7 mm (h), multiple smooth rays have been