Order of the Union, Knight

SKU: 01.NLD.0106.104.01

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    Netherlands
  • date of institution
    December 12, 1806
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    Knight, in Gold and enamels, was worn as a breast decoration on a sky-blue watered ribbon, obverse depicting a swimming Lion with the motto "Luctor et Emergo." Not known if any awarded, but few examples are known to exist.

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The Order of the Union was established by Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Holland, in 1806. It underwent a number of name and design changes in its short 5-year lifespan.

The Grand Order of the Union, was founded on December 12, 1806, along with a sister order, the Order of Merit. Both orders were abolished on February 14, 1807, and replaced by the Royal Order of Holland.

The Grand Order of the Union decorations were designed by Jean-Baptiste Isabey, although it is uncertain if any examples were ever produced because no appointments were ever made to the Order. The design included an inscription that translates to “I Struggle, and I Emerge,” and a pale blue ribbon.

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