Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of the Oak Crown, Officer in Gold, c.1880 Auction Foster (nee Butcher)

Foster (nee Butcher)

measuring 71 mm (w) x 101 mm (h))

double headed crowned eagle on the obverse

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Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of the Oak Crown, Officer in Gold, c.1880 Auction Foster (nee Butcher)(Eechelaafkrounenuerden). Instituted December 29, 1841 by King Wilhelm II. Finely made in 18K Gold, a white enamel cross with an oak leaf wreath in each quadrant, the obverse centre medallion presents a crowned W inscription on a green enameled field contained in a gold ring, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 34. 01 mm (w) x 38. 21 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension ring), weighs 11. 00 grams, worn on original ribbon with rosette, minor