Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 United Republic of the lower adjustment knot missing

the lower adjustment knot missing its bullion “monkey knot” embroidery and showing signs of having previously loosened

replacement pin in hinge

an eight point star with white and blue enamelled rays with red glass beads around the central medallion

navy blue square above a red rectangle painted on the front

It will be a more serious proposition when you get to England

Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 United Republic of the lower adjustment knot missingInstituted on January 23, 1961. A Grand Cross Breast Star, two piece constructed cross in gilt with red, white, light blue and silver enamels, mounted to a twelve pointed silver star base of smooth rays, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, measuring at 83. 3 mm (w) x 83. 3 mm (h), and weighing at 79. 3, intact enamels, central medallion will twist slightly, dark patina on the arms, remains extremely fine.