Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden measuring 87 cm in total

measuring 87 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

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The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of Clemen & Jung

demonstrating some wear to the enamels

The medal was original awarded by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NCAA) and was inherited by NASA

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 visually-hidden measuring 87 cm in total(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely crafted 18K Gold Maltese cross with white enamels and ball finials, stylized "W" in each quadrant representing King William I, obverse centre presenting a crowned Imperial Lion with sword, reverse centre in blue enamel presenting the order Motto Virtus Nobilitat, order adorned by finely made Royal crown which swivels on the ball finials