EresabeI, model 1855
The Eresabel, model 1855, was established to reward officers of the Royal Dutch East Indies Army who had already been appointed Knights of the 4th Class of the Military Order of Williamand who, through acts of bravery, had once again distinguished themselves in exceptional circumstances. In 1861, the Eresabel, model 1855, was replaced by the Eresabel, model 1861.
A total of 15 such awards were presented. In practice, the honorary sabre was also awarded to officers who had been appointed Knights of the 3rd Class of the Military Order of William without ever having been appointed Knights of the 4th Class.
General
| Start date | 1855 |
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| End date | 1861 |
| Captions | kling, buitenzijde: KONINKLIJK EEREBLIJK VOOR BETOONDE DAPPERHEID |
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| Material | gilded brass, silver, bone, steel |
| Number | 15 |
Background
| Institutional decision | Cabinet Rescript of 17 January 1855, lit. V |
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| Objective | Established to reward officers of the Royal Dutch East Indies Army who had already been awarded the Military Order of William and who, through acts of bravery, had once again distinguished themselves in exceptional circumstances. |
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| Producer | Hendrik de Heus & Sons; Willem Pauwels & Sons |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 69 |
| Note | In practice, the honorary sash was also awarded to officers who had been appointed Knights of the 3rd Class or Commanders of the Military Order of William without ever having been Knights of the 4th Class. |
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| Additions | none |
