Netherlands, Kingdom. A Military Order Of William, Miniature, C.1875 Auction mounted with a smooth ring

mounted with a smooth ring such as later Bacqueville variants

as ghastly head wounds convinced planners that protective headgear was required

along with makers mark "HUW" (H

Magnificent Star by "J

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Military Order Of William, Miniature, C.1875 Auction mounted with a smooth ring(Militaire Willems Orde). Instituted in 1815. In silver with green and white enamels, French hallmarked with a sword indicating . 835 silver fineness on the ring, measuring 14. 7 mm (w) x 25. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and loss evident in the green enamels throughout on both sides, missing its reverse centrepiece, near fine. Footnote: The Military Order of William is the oldest and highest honour of