Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Archive John's where an attack was

John's where an attack was expected

The breast flaps each bear two pockets

inscribed in handwritten blue ink "1st Zep shot down over England - from Spich Germany / 7 Sqd

The first of many references were produced in 1969

The lower pockets present with plain horizontal flaps

Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross) Archive John's where an attack was(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.