Netherlands: Commemorative War Cross 1940-45 (Oorlogsherinneringskruis 1940-45). With 3 x clasps, 'Oorlogsdienst-Koopvaardij 1940-1945', 'Oost-Azie-Zuid-Pacific 1942-1945' & 'Nederlandsch-Indie 1941-1942'

As awarded / worn by a Netherlands Merchant Seaman

In the order worn, the clasps represent service as under:

- War Service-Merchant Navy 1940-45 (Generic service clasp)
- East Asia - South Pacific 1942-45 (Campaign clasp)
- Netherlands East Indies 1941-42 (Campaign clasp

The recipient would likely have been a Dutch seaman plying his trade in or in the trade lanes to/from the Netherlands East Indies at the start of the Pacific War, who survived the Japanese invasion of 1942, and subsequently served in the Indian Ocean & South Pacific region

Note: In total there were 12 clasps instituted for award with this medal, 5 for generic operations (land, sea, air war etc) of which only 1 could be awarded per medal, and another 7 x campaign clasps for specific action, of which qualifying recipients could wear as many as they were entitled to

A fine combination of clasps to a Netherlands merchant seaman who served in the war against Japan

Mounted as-worn in the customary Netherlands court-style by military medalists 'Fa. A. Tack/Breda'. The mounting pad with the medalists marks on reverse

Condition: About EF

Code: 23746