Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Republic of maker marked “Karl Wurster Markneukirchen”

maker marked “Karl Wurster Markneukirchen” on reverse

one triplane

wrung them out as much as I could and put them on again

smooth finished butterscotch-coloured leather tab stitched in place on the underside at the right end

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Republic of maker marked “Karl Wurster Markneukirchen”(Het Metalen Kruis). Instituted in 1831. In bronze gilt, inscribed "VRIJWILLIG" (Voluntarily) above the "W" monogram on the obverse identifying it as the volunteer's version, measuring 29. 5 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, scattered gilt wear evident on the reverse, contact marks overall, without ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Metal Cross was established by Royal Decree and instituted on September 12, 1831.