A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity most of the latter insignia

most of the latter insignia having been lost to time

number 145574

1920 - September 1

Umscheid: Iron Cross 2nd Cl

Knight's Cross 1

A Scarce Military Order Of William; 3Rd Class Knight C.1870 certificate_of_authenticity most of the latter insigniaThe highest award for bravery in the Netherlands: (Officer) Silver with white and green enamels, Gold crown and inscriptions on the obverse designating it as 3rd Class Knight (Officer), Gold and navy blue enamelled reverse centrepiece, 36. 8 mm x 56. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, only very minor crazing evident in the white enamels on the arms, better than very fine.