Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of Orange-Nassau, Grand Cross Set

(Orde van Oranje-Nassau). Instituted on 4 April 1892 by Queen-Regent Emma. Civil Division. In silver gilt, the badge of the order consists of a Maltese Cross in white and blue enamels with ball finials, Gold laurel wreaths in each quadrant, obverse center in silver with crowned Dutch Lion on a background on blue enamels with gold pattern, surrounded by white enamel with the motto JE MAINTIENDRAI, reverse center with stylized "W" for Queen Wilhelmina, surrounded by white enamel with the words GOD ZY MET ONS (God is with us), adorned by an Imperial Crown, marked with a V (Vreemd) hallmark denoting import of item between 1906-1935 measuring 55.4 mm (w) x 87.4 mm (h), weighs 52.8 grams, enamel intact, dark patina to silver, otherwise in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by the full length sash badge in blue and yellow silk.

 
The Star of the order, a multiple ray eight-point silver star, centre obverse medallion in 18K Gold presents a rampant lion on a dark blue enamelled medallion encircled by a white enamel ring bearing the inscription JE MAINTENDRAI (I Will Maintain), centre reverse presents a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, makers marked with cartouche of s’RIJKSMUNT UTRECHT, pin marked with 925 sword mark denoting silver fineness, measures 85.0 mm (w) x 84.6 mm (h), weighs 64.61 grams, enamels intact, tips of rays are dark, functional pin and catch, in extremely fine condition.

The set is contained in an original case of the Order, a hardshell blue leatherette, the interior features a rich blue silk lid, with a dark blue velvet medalbed with storage component for the sash below 104.5 mm (w) x 260 mm (h) x 60 mm (d), functional hinge and catch, small areas of wear to the edges and corners of the case, remains in extremely fine condition.

Accompanied by an 1955 Statutes Booklet.