Netherlands Expedition Cross with Clasps Atjeh 1873 1896

Netherlands: Expedition Cross or Cross for 
Important War Actions. 
With clasp "Atjeh 1873 - 1896".
The Cross was established by King Willem III, 
in 1869. It was awarded to participants in major 
campaigns.
On the obverse: The portrait of King Willem III, 
encircled by the inscription "Voor Krijgsverrigt-
ingen" (For War Actions).
The Clasps:
The "Atjeh" clasp was initially instituted in 1881 
as "Atjeh 1873-1874" and was awarded for 
service during the Atjeh War (Atjeh: today Aceh, 
Sumatra, Indonesia) in the Dutch East Indies. 
As the Atjeh War continued raging on, 6 Atjeh 
bars were introduced to cover the entire period. 
The clasp "Atjeh 1873-1896" was instituted in 
1897 and was awarded for service in the Atjeh 
region during the period 1891-1896.
An early example of the cross.

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1897

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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