Luxemburg, Duchy. A Merit Order Of Adolph Of Nassau In Gold, Commander With Crown, C.1890 GTRexclude awards generally in very fine

awards generally in very fine or better condition (with related ribbon bar)

demonstrating minor oxidation to the reverse

and with its black paper backing on the reverse almost fully preserved

obverse with a white cotton runic "S" insignia

the reverse bearing a central raised lion rampant

Luxemburg, Duchy. A Merit Order Of Adolph Of Nassau In Gold, Commander With Crown, C.1890 GTRexclude awards generally in very fine(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted 1858. A hollow Gold Maltese cross with white enameled arms and ball finals, obverse centre bears the letter ""A"" in Gold in Gothic script, crowned by an imperial crown, with blue enamel surround depicting laurels and the motto ""Virtute"", reverse centre applique presents the dates ""1292"" (the year that Adolf of Nassau Weilburg was crowned as King of the Romans) and ""1858"" (order