Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Suspended from each loop with

Suspended from each loop with a magnetic metal buckle is a strap constructed of a field-grey velvet backer

Klatt was severely wounded by a landmine

and torpedo bombers) when the group was aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex

the interior of the presentation case demonstrates moderate soiling and material fatigue to both the lid liner and medal bed

presenting scuffing and soiling to the exterior

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1890 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Suspended from each loop withInstituted September 29 1815. An early and lovely Order of the Dutch Lion, comprising a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, with cursive W monograms in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in blue enamels featuring VIRTUS NOBILI TAT, the reverse medallion featuring a rampant lion, surmounted by a delicate Gold crown with suspension ring marked B. L denoting an unknown manufacturer, a right facing lion mark on the cross and the W on the 9