Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Oak Crown in Gold, Knight, c. 1880 Auction some oxidation evident

some oxidation evident

in addition to the replacement of the central backplate with an ill-fitted and materially-incorrect substitute

China Campaign medal

zinc fittings

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Oak Crown in Gold, Knight, c. 1880 Auction some oxidation evident(Ordre de la Couronne de chne). Instituted in 1841. In Gold and enamel, a Maltese cross in white enamel, the obverse and reverse centerpiece bearing the crowned monogram "W" (for William) on a green enamel background, Gold hallmark on ring, 35 mm, enamels intact, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was instituted on 29 December 1841 by Grand Duke William II. At that time, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Kingdom of the