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Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Star, by J.M.J van Wielik, c.1920

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Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Star, by J.M.J van Wielik, c.1920

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Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, I Class Grand Cross Star, by J.M.J van Wielik, c.1920

(Orde van Oranje-Nassau). Instituted on 4 April 1892 by Queen-Regent Emma. Civil Division. A multiple ray eight-point silver star, centre obverse presents a Gold rampant lion on a dark blue enamelled medallion with small Gold rectangles in the background, surrounded by a white enamel surround with the inscription JE MAINTENDRAI (I Will Maintain), centre reverse presents a vertical pin assembly, makers marked with cartouche of J.M.J van Wielik, well hallmarked on pin and catch with a dutch sword denoting silver fineness of .833 between 1906-1953, unidentified “HB 1” mark on pin, measures 89mm (w) x 89mm (h), enamels fully intact, toning on silver rays, extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of Orange-Nassau was established by Queen Emma in the name of her daughter, Queen Wilhelmina, in 1892. It was considered necessary to establish another order following the discontinuation of the Order of the Oak Crown and the Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau in the Netherlands. It is currently the most widely conferred order in the Netherlands. The reigning Dutch monarch is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order is conferred upon Dutch citizens and foreigners in recognition of meritorious service to Dutch society. During the Second World War, it was conferred upon Dutch and Allied military personnel for participation in the liberation of the Netherlands and Dutch colonies. J.M.J van Wielik was established in 1841 and manufactured all of the Dutch and Luxembourg orders.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.