sewn in place via white threading upon a hunter green wool upper
edged with off-white cello (celleon) threads
This vast area of work demanded his full engagement
First badge in die-stamped blackened bronze
The On War Service Badge 1914 was issued by the Admiralty
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Oak Crown In Gold, Iii Class Commander, C.1900 Newly Listed sewn in place via white(Ordre de la Couronne de Chene). Instituted in 1841. In 18K Gold with green and white enamels, weighing 18. 2 grams, measuring 44. 2 mm (w) x 48. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, crazing and chipping evident in the green enamels on both centrepieces, repair present in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock, on an original full length neck ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established in 1841 by Grand Duke William