Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Grand Officer Star, By M. J. Goudsmit, C.1920 Auction Archive numbered "1739" on the rim

numbered "1739" on the rim

describing his orders and thoughts during this two week period

stating that he had four years' previous military service with the 1st Royal Durban Light Infantry

among other positions

former Under-Secretary of State

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Grand Officer Star, By M. J. Goudsmit, C.1920 Auction Archive numbered "1739" on the rim(Orde van Oranje Nassau). Instituted on 4 April 1892 by Queen Regent Emma. A four pointed silver star consisting of 48 individual rays, obverse centre in Gold, featuring a lion on a blue enameled field with white enameled surround bearing the motto JE MAINTIENDRAI (I SHALL MAINTAIN), the reverse has a vertical pinback and makers cartouche for M. J. Goudsmit, La Haye, Dutch silver hallmark ZII indicating from 1953 to present and silver fineness 0. 835,