Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, c. 1948 visually-hidden Republic of China twelve-pointed sun

Republic of China twelve-pointed sun insignia in bronze with navy blue and white enamels

Footnote: The typical flute used in German and by SS bands were keyed wood/imitation wood versions of concert flutes

measuring approximately 20

For his services he was twice mentioned in despatches

he was deemed unfit for any kind of military assigned and was discharged

Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Grand Cross Set, Civil Division, c. 1948 visually-hidden Republic of China twelve-pointed sun(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted May 8th, 1858. (c. 1948 issue). A fine example of a Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Grand Cross Set, consisting of: 1. The Breast Star. An eight pointed radian silver star with a circular central white enameled medallion bearing the crowned Royal cypher of Duke Adolphe of Nassau, surrounded by a blue ring of enamels depicting laurels and the motto Virtute in capitalized lettering in