Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China on fine original red ribbon

on fine original red ribbon with rosette

The cap measures approximately 20 cm (w) x 26 cm (l) x 14 cm (h)

obverse illustrating a nude man on horseback

illustrating a left-facing three-mast ship

1847–49 (later Emperor Faustin I)

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Knight in Gold, c.1870 Province of China on fine original red ribbon(De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw). Instituted by King William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815. A finely manufactured 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