Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Republic of (Read) Johns

(Read) Johns

14/CAN:INF:)

Type I (Ordre de Léopold / Leopoldsorde): with gold palm bearing a monogram "A" and large rosette

a textbook example by maker Steinhauer & Lck

the latter three are colourized

Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Republic of (Read) Johns(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.