Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive The documents are the following:

The documents are the following: an Iron Cross 2nd Class award document (139x198mm

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" on the reverse

measuring 14 mm (w) x 23 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension)

the baton features an end piece constructed of Gold with a blunted tip

surface wear evident on the eagle

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive The documents are the following:(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. In 18K Gold, a ribbon bar featuring a central white enamelled cross with small ball finials, the obverse medallion in dark blue and inscribed VIR NOB, with a large surmounting crown atop the 12 o'clock arm, reverse offers a thin gold bar, allowing a ribbon to slide between each side, measures 36. 6 mm (w) x 15. 6 mm (h), weighs 1. 8 grams, marked