Netherlands Militaire Willems-Orde 19th century model - Knight 4th Class
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Netherlands, Military William Order, Knight 4th Class, 19th century model, silver cross with white enamel arms about 33 mm, with a separately applied oak and laurel wreath between the arms and central medallions on both sides, crown suspension, obverse featuring a white enamel Maltese cross with a crowned “W” in the wreath and the reverse bearing the inscription “MOED – BELEID – TROUW.”
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Netherlands – Military Order of William, Knight 4th Class (Militaire Willems-Orde), 19th century model with loose wreath
Highest Rarity!
Silver cross with white enamel arms, measuring approx. 33 mm. Between the arms a separately applied wreath of oak and laurel branches. Centre medallions present on both sides. Crown suspension.
Obverse: White enamelled Maltese cross. Central medallion with crowned “W” within wreath. Between the arms the order’s wreath (oak and laurel).
Reverse: White enamelled Maltese cross. Central medallion with inscription “MOED – BELEID – TROUW”.
The Military William Order (Militaire Willems-Orde) was established in 1815 by King William I, shortly after the Napoleonic Wars. It is the highest and oldest military decoration of the Netherlands, awarded exclusively for acts of exceptional bravery, leadership, and loyalty in battle.
Unlike many other orders, the Military William Order has always been awarded with great restraint. Its strict criteria—requiring demonstrable courage under direct enemy action—have made it extremely rare. Throughout its history, only a limited number of individuals have been admitted to the order, and awards have often been concentrated in periods of major conflict such as the 19th-century campaigns and the Second World War.
This rarity contributes significantly to its prestige: receiving the order places an individual among a very small and distinguished group recognized for extraordinary valor.
Condition: Overall good but clearly used. Noticeable enamel loss to the wreath and minor losses to the arms. Both central medallions intact. Structurally complete and stable.
Netherlands – Military Order of William, Knight 4th Class (Militaire Willems-Orde), 19th century model with loose wreath
Highest Rarity!
Silver cross with white enamel arms, measuring approx. 33 mm. Between the arms a separately applied wreath of oak and laurel branches. Centre medallions present on both sides. Crown suspension.
Obverse: White enamelled Maltese cross. Central medallion with crowned “W” within wreath. Between the arms the order’s wreath (oak and laurel).
Reverse: White enamelled Maltese cross. Central medallion with inscription “MOED – BELEID – TROUW”.
The Military William Order (Militaire Willems-Orde) was established in 1815 by King William I, shortly after the Napoleonic Wars. It is the highest and oldest military decoration of the Netherlands, awarded exclusively for acts of exceptional bravery, leadership, and loyalty in battle.
Unlike many other orders, the Military William Order has always been awarded with great restraint. Its strict criteria—requiring demonstrable courage under direct enemy action—have made it extremely rare. Throughout its history, only a limited number of individuals have been admitted to the order, and awards have often been concentrated in periods of major conflict such as the 19th-century campaigns and the Second World War.
This rarity contributes significantly to its prestige: receiving the order places an individual among a very small and distinguished group recognized for extraordinary valor.
Condition: Overall good but clearly used. Noticeable enamel loss to the wreath and minor losses to the arms. Both central medallions intact. Structurally complete and stable.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Netherlands
Year/period and variation
19th century model - Knight 4th Class
Denomination
Militaire Willems-Orde
Condition
Ungraded
Theme
Royalty
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