Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Grand Officer’s Case, By M.j. Goudsmit Auction 35 mm x 38 mm)

35 mm x 38 mm)

He initially named his next-of-kin as his father but was later changed to his wife

“For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field east of Le Quesnoy on the 4th November 1918

36 mm x 57 mm inclusive of its dragon suspension

37th Division Ohio State Staff

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Grand Officer’s Case, By M.j. Goudsmit Auction 35 mm x 38 mm)A presentation case for a Grand Officers Star of the Order of Orange Nassau, constructed of a wood frame with a faux orange leather exterior, the obverse lid with a gold embossed Crown of Orange Nassau, the interior with a padded blue satin type lid liner, with a makers mark of M. J. Goudsmit, Bijoutier, Spcalit de Croix et Ruban dOrdres Fournisseur de la Cour et de la Chancellerie, La Haye, intact hinge cover, with a slotted and depressed blue