Cased Dutch 'Ereteken voor Belangrijke Krijgsbedrijven' (Cross for Important Military Operations), also known as expedition cross. The cross was intituted by a Royal Decree of 19 February 1869. The cross was awarded for participation in major military operations between 1846 and 1942. The cross is complete with is original ribbon and clasp 'Kleine Soenda Eilanden 1905-1909'. There were 33 different clasps for all major expeditions. This is a clasp for the expedition at the Sunda Islands between 1905 and 1909. The medal comes in its original carton box which is marked by the company of 'C.J. Begeer' from Utrecht. Nice set in very good condition!