Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive measuring 14 mm (w) x

measuring 14 mm (w) x 23 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension)

an ovular medal presenting the right facing profile of Franz Joseph

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

with '900' hallmark and with Austrian marks

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the Dutch Lion, Miniature Grand Cross Ribbon Bar, in Gold, c.1840 Archive measuring 14 mm (w) x(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