Netherlands, Kingdom. A Metal Cross for Volunteers 1830-1831 (Hasselt Cross)

(Het Metalen Kruis). Instituted in 1831. In bronze gilt, inscribed "VRIJWILLIG" (Voluntarily) above the "W" monogram on the obverse identifying it as the volunteer's version, measuring 29.5 mm (w) x 34.3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, scattered gilt wear evident on the reverse, contact marks overall, without ribbon, very fine. 

Footnote: The Metal Cross was established by Royal Decree and instituted on September 12, 1831. It was awarded to Dutch military personnel who participated in the ten days’ campaign in Brussels in the same year and to all Dutch military and naval personnel who served in campaigns from 1830-1831. The awards were manufactured from two cannons that were captured at Hasselt, and for this reason, the Cross is sometimes referred to as the Hasselt Cross.