Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Republic of a textbook example by maker

a textbook example by maker Steinhauer & Lck

and upon Germany’s surrender

The large tube has a long copper band soldered in place at the rear

It has five grades: Grand Cross

14/CAN:INF:)

Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Republic of a textbook example by maker(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted May 8, 1858. In 18K Gold, white enamel arms with ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting a crowned A, encircled by a blue ring inscribed VIRTUTE, the reverse with the dates 1292 1858, measures 37. 6 mm (w) x 39. 8 mm (h), weighs 12. 87 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.