Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Union, Grand Cross, C.1865 Auction marked on suspension loop “J

marked on suspension loop “J

typical BRAĆA KNAUS - ZAGREB manufacture

a three-leaved gilded aluminum oak leaf branch

dying on Thursday

with a comma and a period still legible

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Union, Grand Cross, C.1865 Auction marked on suspension loop “J(Orde van de Unie, Groots Kruis). Issued 1806 1811. Manufactured c. 1865 by Bacqueville, Paris, as a display award, consisting of a bullion star with rays consisting of alternating rays of carefully attached sequins that are bordered by twisted silver bullion wire, and broad flattened aluminum bullion strands, also bordered by twisted silver bullion wire to give definition. The center of the star consists of a silver center plaque depicting a crowned