Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Archive They had forward his membership

They had forward his membership card with the letter

The lower pockets present with plain horizontal flaps

Aero Engineer (AE) Wing (light blue and white embroidery

a very nice matching pair

Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established by Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg by Grand Ducal Decree on December 29

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Archive They had forward his membership(Het Metalen Kruis). Instituted in 1831. In bronze gilt, inscribed "VRIJWILLIG" (Voluntarily) above the "W" monogram on the obverse identifying it as the volunteer's version, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, scattered gilt wear evident on the reverse, contact marks overall, without ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Metal Cross was established by Royal Decree and instituted on September 12, 1831.