Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case certificate_of_authenticity XVII - Passchedale (sic) Ridge)

XVII - Passchedale (sic) Ridge)

he is known as the Viejo Luchador ("Old Warrior")

one is numbered 1052/87 and one 105/8

all of which is contained within a wreath of laurel leaves

Accompanied by its 14 mm Rosette with safety pin attachment

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Red Cross of Merit, for Ladies, in Case certificate_of_authenticity XVII - Passchedale (sic) Ridge)(Kruis van Verdienste van Nederlandsche Roode Kruis). Instituted in 1914. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 40 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown and laterally pierced ball suspension), chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross on the obverse centrepiece, exhibiting lacquer repair due to flaking in the red enamels on the reverse centrepiece, original bow tied ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine.