Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Commander Newly Listed 1909 and awarded to soldiers

1909 and awarded to soldiers participating in the Second Franco-Moroccan War

It has a personalized inscription and is autographed in black ink by the author on page i: "To my friend John Chalapis whom I hope will enjoy it even though there are very few Queen Anne makers included

The reason why Kaiser is being summoned is not stated

a striking and scarce example in extremely fine condition

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order of the House of Orange, Commander Newly Listed 1909 and awarded to soldiers(Je Maintiendrai). Instituted 19th March 1905 by Queen Wilhelmina. In silver gilt, cross in rich red enamel, circled by a laurel wreath, centre obverse shows the bugle horn, monogram of the House of Orange, surrounded by the Houses motto: JE MAINTIENDRAI, reverse shows crown and inscribed W (for the Queen), measures 54. 5mm (w) x 74mm (h), on a segment of original orange ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the House of Orange was