Militaire Willemsorde, ridder after 1832

This silver medal, a Knight's Cross of the Military William Order, features a white, enamelled, five-pointed star surrounded by green laurel branches. It is topped with a crown, and the words "Voor Moed Beleid Trouw" are inscribed on its face, meaning "For Courage, Conduct, Loyalty." The medal was created after 1832, and was likely awarded to an individual for bravery in the Netherlands. This award is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, and serves as a reminder of the Dutch Military William Order and its purpose.