Luxembourg - Order of the civil and military Merit of Adolphe de Nassau, set of grand officer with civil title including : the jewel in vermeil and enamel, the centers in one part, crown articulated in two parts, tie ; the silver plate, the center in several parts in vermeil enamel, fixing by rocking pin and two side hooks, in a blue cardboard case. The jewel : 76 x 46 mm - The plate : 68 mm France, middle of the 20th century. Founded in 1858 by Duke Adolphe de Nassau, the order was abolished in 1866 when the Duchy of Nassau was annexed by Prussia. Restored by its founder when he acceded to the throne of Luxembourg in 1890, it was reorganized in 1909 and divided into eight classes. Very prestigious, it rewards people who have particularly deserved the person of the Grand Duke, his House and the Grand Duchy. TTB to SUP

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