Luxembourg. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Grand Officer, C.1965 United Republic of signed in red ink and

signed in red ink and dated February 14

the shell demonstrates battlefield-acquired shrapnel damage

with a black rayon backing on the reverse and some remnants of its paper backer remaining

Dated August 1st on obverse

constructed of multi-coloured cotton machine embroidery

Luxembourg. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Grand Officer, C.1965 United Republic of signed in red ink and(Ordre de la Couronne de Chene). Instituted December 29 1841 by Wilhelm II, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg. A beautiful Grand Officer Set in silver gilt, the badge presenting a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion in silver gilt features a lovely green enamelled field with a crowned W cypher superimposed in the center, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 50. 1mm (w) x 55. 4mm (h inclusive of integral ball