Doosje voor het groot ordeteken van de Orde van de Reunie van vice-admiraal A. A. Buyskes c. 1811

This is a small, round, orange box, “Doosje voor het groot ordeteken van de Orde van de Reunie van vice-admiraal A. A. Buyskes,” which was made around 1811. The box was created to house the “Grand Decoration of the Order of Reunion” of Vice-Admiral A.A. Buyskes, a high ranking officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy. The box is crafted from simple materials, typical of the era, and measures a modest 10.5 cm in diameter and 3.3 cm in height. The box’s plain appearance reflects the practical function of storing a prestigious award. This artifact offers a glimpse into the historical practice of honoring distinguished naval figures through the presentation of decorative orders.