Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Union, Grand Cross, C.1865 Hold The blade is un-sharpened with

The blade is un-sharpened with the surface being matte due to patina and age

but likely of French manufacture

By the Grace of God

suspended from a silver bar with ball finials at either end

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of The Union, Grand Cross, C.1865 Hold The blade is un-sharpened with(Orde van de Unie, Groots Kruis). Issued 1806 1811. Manufactured c. 1865 by Bacqueville, Paris, as a display award, consisting of a bullion star with rays consisting of alternating rays of carefully attached sequins that are bordered by twisted silver bullion wire, and broad flattened aluminum bullion strands, also bordered by twisted silver bullion wire to give definition. The center of the star consists of a silver center plaque depicting a crowned