Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Knights Cross In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude and coal mines as well

and coal mines as well as houses

all four lugs intact on the centrepiece

After retirement from diplomatic life

awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 March 1940

Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Knights Cross In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude and coal mines as well(Ordre de la Couronne de Chne). Instituted by King Wilhelm II in 1841. In 18k Gold, a knights cross presenting a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion features the crowned cypher of Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands on a green enamelled field, reverse is mirrored, measures 35. 6mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 12. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, medallions have been reaffixed and are off