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1925 - Chain of office 'Ambtsketen voor leden van de Volksraad van Nederlandsch-Indië' - Eight-pointed shining star, in the heart a white-blue enamelled medallion with the national coat of arms and the legend "VOLKSRAAD / NED.-INDIË" - with ball, loop and buckle attached to a red-white-blue neck ribbon - gilt silver 61x61 mm 53,67 gram - XF - hallmarked '800', makers mark V(crown)A - in cardboard box 'Van Arcken & Co Weltevreden' - rare - NB This advisory council to the Governor General was installed in 1918; out of function 1942; the medal was introduced in 1925. See Museum Bronbeek recent aquisistions 2021