Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of he died the way like

he died the way like heroes do

on a khaki embroidered base

At the time the fleet was stationed in northern Norway and commanded by Kapitänsleutnant (Captain Lieutenant) Hans Alexy (1919–2007)

This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work

dated 20 September 1914

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of he died the way like(Ordre van Oranje Nassau). Instituted in 1892. In silver, measuring 27 mm (w) x 46. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, bruised, light contact, without ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Orange Nassau is a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry founded on April 4, 1892 by the Queen regent Emma, acting on behalf of her under age daughter Queen Wilhelmina. The order is a chivalric order open to "everyone who has earned special merits