Netherlands, NSB. A Rare 1940 Commemorative Medal, Bronze Grade, Recipient-Named Example Auction superimposed with the letter

superimposed with the letter

mounted to a voided bronze base composed of six linden leaves

the reverse also with a central silver-gilt medallion inscribed “XX” (Roman - 20)

demonstrating minor loss of finish and a small spot of oxidation to the upper left quadrant of the swastika

Janet Graynor

Netherlands, NSB. A Rare 1940 Commemorative Medal, Bronze Grade, Recipient-Named Example Auction superimposed with the letterConstructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised mobile swastika defaced by a Wolfsangel, surrounded by a wreath of roses with a chain overlaying the bottom, circumscribed by an inscription of LOTSVERBONDENHEID 10 14 MEI 1940 (FATEFUL UNION 10 14 MAY 1940), the reverse bearing inscription of SAAMGEDREVEN DOOR HET LOT VEREEND IN GEVAAR (DRAWN TOGETHER BY DESTINY, UNITED IN DANGER) and DIETSCHES EN DUITCHES VERBONDEN IN DIE TOEKOMST (DUTCHMEN AND