Dutch Order and Peace Medal

The Decoration for Order and Peace featuring the specific 1947 and 1949 clasps, mounted by the well-known militaria firm Fa. A. Tack from Breda.

 Meaning of the clasps (1947 and 1949)

The clasps on the ribbon show exactly when the serviceman actively participated in combat operations against enemy forces in the former Dutch East Indies:

• 1947 Clasp: The recipient was deployed during the First Police Action (Operation Product), which took place in the summer of 1947.
• 1949 Clasp: This marked the final official year of the large-scale conflict, which ended with the transfer of sovereignty to Indonesia in December 1949.
• The intermediate year: The absence of the 1948 clasp usually means the serviceman was (temporarily) back in the Netherlands during that calendar year, stationed in a relatively quiet area without active combat duty, or recovering from wounds or illness.

 The Maker: Fa. A. Tack from Breda

The Tack firm from Breda was a highly renowned and respected specialist in the professional mounting of medals and the supply of uniform accessories.

• Feature: Medals mounted or supplied by Tack often feature the stamp "Fa. A. Tack Breda" on the back of the metal mounting bar, backing plate, or attachment system.
• Quality: Decorations mounted by Tack are highly sought after by collectors of Dutch militaria due to their neat, professional finish.