Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Oak Crown I Class Grand Cross Sash United Republic of Silver Merit Cross - in

Silver Merit Cross - in silver and enamels

with Cruz De Guerra buckle

his recruiting officer stamped the front cover of the Wehrpass with a red death rune and wrote gef

held in place by a series of metal clips

the silvering on the obverse completely worn off but nearly fully preserved on the reverse

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Oak Crown I Class Grand Cross Sash United Republic of Silver Merit Cross - inA mid 20th Century sash fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moir pattern, with an amber yellow field incorporating three emerald green stripes, large rosette affixed to the bottom, measuring 101 mm wide x 860 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established in 1841 by Grand Duke William II, who was also King of the Netherlands. At that time, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg