An early War period good quality badge in gilded tombac
he joined the army as a volunteer
Silver insignia illustrating a full wreath of oak leaves and laurel leaves backed by crossed swords
He is documented as being on half-pay from mid-1919 to December 1
At the top if a handwritten note
Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Civil Division, Silver Grade Medal GTRexclude An early War period good(Ordre van Oranje Nassau). Instituted in 1892. In silver, measuring 27 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, very light contact, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. In its cardboard case of issue, navy blue papered exterior, inscribed "KANSELARIJ DER NEDERLANDSE ORDEN" (The Chancery of the Dutch Orders) on the lid, recessed medal bed in navy blue felt, measuring 59. 5 mm (w) x