Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive surface wear evident on the

surface wear evident on the eagle

and seven insignia illustrating an open book inscribed "EDUCACION / LETRAS" (Education / Letters) on the left page and "CIENCIAS / ARTES" (Sciences / Arts) on the right page in bronze gilt

an ovular medal presenting the right facing profile of Franz Joseph

The book bears a paper book cover with a coloured image of three soldiers with their hands up

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

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive surface wear evident on the(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