An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Knight Auction likely of Italian manufacture and

likely of Italian manufacture and extremely rare

nice original patina

released from captivity in August 1945

in the Bay of Biscay area

The "fascio" insignia was used on the hat and the collar tabs

An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Knight Auction likely of Italian manufacture andNetherlands: Frosted silver with blue and white enamels, gilt lion, lettering and sword handles, date marked "v" and maker marked "MJG" on the ring, 41. 5 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original folded ribbon with two clips, suspension clip marked "BRITISH" and therefore likely a British recipient, minor white enamel repair on the lower arm on the reverse, very fine.