Netherlands, Kingdom. Three Medals & Awards

Includes:

1. Overseas Mounted Pair: Expedition Cross [AKA Cross for Important Military Operations] (Expeditiekruis / Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven). Instituted in 1869: in silver, measuring 38.8 mm (w) x 45 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension; and Army Long Service Medal, Bronze Grade for Twelve Years' Service (Six in the Colonies), Type I (1825-1928) (Medaille voor Trouve Dienst). Instituted in 1825: in bronze, measuring 37.2 mm (w) x 41.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension. Mounted to a conjoined leather-framed suspension with both medals secured in place to a folded-over leather tab via a button, original ribbons, contact marks, spotting.

2. Second War Nijmegen Dutch Marching League (NWB) For Day/Night Marching Event Cross, 1 Clasp - NWB 2. In silver with blue enamels, measuring 29 mm (w) x 35.7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, clasp affixed to its original ribbon, intact enamels. Ranging from very fine to near extremely fine.

Footnote:

1. The Expedition Cross, officially known as the Cross for Important Military Operations was a military decoration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was created by royal decree on February 19, 1869 by King William III, the cross awarded for participation in major military operations between 1846 and 1942.

2. The Army Long Service Medal was instituted on February 19, 1869 and was originally awarded in three grades: Gold Grade for Thirty-Six Years' Service (Twenty-Five in the Colonies), Silver Grade for Twenty-Four Years' Service (Twelve in the Colonies) and Bronze Grade for Twelve Years' Service (Six in the Colonies). After 1928, the medal was reduced in size to 27 mm in width and awarded in two grades: Silver and Bronze.