Netherlands Dutch Medals and Medalbars

[saxcob]

[Herman]

Cool bar with some nice orders. He was close to the royal family I bet.

regards

Herman

[saxcob]

Indeed, Frans van Lennep (Amsterdam, 14 June 1890 - Bentveld, 15 April 1980) was “kamerheer” to both Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Juliana.

[Herman]

Here is a set which probably belonged to a Dutch soldier who served in the Dutch Princess Irene Brigade in WW2. This brigade fought in Northwest Europe in 1944-1945.

 

As you can see he chose to wear his British Campaign stars. This was forbidden in the Dutch forces after WW2. Since the eighties of the last century most veterans are retired and started to wear them anyway.

 

His medals are:

Bronze Lion

War Remembrance cross with 3 clasps

Resistance Remembrance cross

1939-1945 star

France and Germany star

Defence Medal

War medal 39-45

 

Unfortunately his name is lost in history. 

 

 

 

[Brett Hendey]

Herman

Thank you for this interesting post.  I like the mixture of Dutch and British medals, and I can understand why veterans would choose to wear both, even if it was officially not permitted.

Regards

Brett

[paul wood]

Interesting because British recipients were allowed to wear allied, including Dutch, decorations

Paul

 

[Herman]

After a mere 11 months lets throw in a new picture.

Probably a general from the former Netherlands East Indies Army.

Edited March 14, 2017 by Herman

[Brett Hendey]

Another amazing group, Herman.  Congratulations!

Regards

Brett

[Herman]

A Dutch miniature group. (Not in my possession). The owner retired as a Major General and Adjudant General to the King.

[Sampo]

Hello,

Time for some new medalsets:

here they come..

 

Edited October 18, 2017 by Sampo
better picture

[Sampo]

And one more Dutch army bar with service in Lebanon, former Yugoslavia and the Gulf war 1991.

[Brett Hendey]

Sampo

Thank you for showing more very impressive medal bars.  I need to learn more about Dutch military history.

Regards

Brett

[Sampo]

And some more groups...

[Brett Hendey]

Sampo

Thank you again for more striking medals.   I am impressed by the colourful ribbons and the elaborate designs of the medals themselves..  I wonder if they are as expensive as they look?

Regards

Brett

[Sampo]

Hi Brett,

Thank you for your comments, if any questions on Dutch medals, just let me know. And yes some are really well designed, on the last two pictures the medals are from Sweden(north star order, and sword order)

Here is another one from the modern conflicts, enjoy!

[Gordon Craig]

Sampo,

Interesting that the last medal on this bar is the General Campaign Star Of  Canada with an Afghanistan bar.  Great looking medal bars you have in your collection.

Regards,

Gordon

[eurorders]

here's a gold Orange Nassau officer level without swords, as well. I apologize for the somewhat out of focus photos.

[eurorders]

finally found a sharper photo I had of mine...

[Paul R]

The Desert Storm bar is a real rarity!!!  Very cool to see the mixed British/Dutch bars too.

[Herman]

Here is a full set to a Dutch Marine NCO who got a Member (Lid) grade award in the Order of Oranje Nassau AND a Bronze Cross (Bronzen Kruis) bravery award. This is a ultra rare combination in a modern group.

 

Enjoy the picture.

Herman

Edited May 12, 2019 by Herman

[Brett Hendey]

Very impressive!  It would be interesting to see a photograph of the man.  Thank you for sharing.

Regards

Brett

[BalkanCollector]

On 12/05/2019 at 10:33, Herman said:

Here is a full set to a Dutch Marine NCO who got a Member (Lid) grade award in the Order of Oranje Nassau AND a Bronze Cross (Bronzen Kruis) bravery award. This is a ultra rare combination in a modern group.

Wow! Such a remarkable medal bar!

[laurentius]

Dear fellow collectors,

I hope pictures are good too? Here are some pictures of His Royal Highness Prince Hendrik at several points in his life.

Kind regards, Laurentius

[Paul R]

The bars are so beautiful.  Is there a large collecting population for these?  I hope the prices are not too high...

[OvBacon]

Nothing too exciting but I like them:

 

Edited March 28, 2020 by OvBacon