Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of with a half-wreath of oak

with a half-wreath of oak leaves and acorns with a ribbon at the base below and inscribed "Gott mit uns" above

he died the way like heroes do

that the Canadian Tunnellers might be given some special mark of distinction

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

1944 to March 31

Netherlands, Kingdom. An Order Of Orange-Nassau, Silver Grade Medal, Civil Division United Republic of with a half-wreath of oak(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