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Knight's Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion with blue ribbon
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Knight's Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion with blue ribbon

anonymous · c. 1815 - before 1840 · striking (metalworking); forging; weaving; textile materials; metal; email

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Knight's Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion, consisting of a gold-colored decoration with four white-enamelled arms. In the center of the decoration lies a gold-colored medallion depicting the Netherlands Lion. Between the arms are gold-colored stylized W's. On the reverse, the medallion is blue-enamelled with the inscription VIRTUS NOBILITAT. At the ends of the arms are beaded points. Above the cross is a gold-colored crown attached to a ring. At the top of the ring is a Nassau-blue ribbon with two white vertical stripes attached.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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onderscheidingOrde van de Nederlandse Leeuw
Credit lineRidderkruis van Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw met blauw lint. c. 1815 - before 1840. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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