the arrows in silver gilt
awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross on 1 March 1940
Taprell Dorling: hardcover
After retirement from diplomatic life
pin on reverse not functional due to glue and fabric residue
Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Knights Cross In Gold, C.1890 GTRexclude the arrows in silver gilt(Ordre de la Couronne de Chne). Instituted by King Wilhelm II in 1841. In 18k Gold, a knights cross presenting a white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion features the crowned cypher of Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands on a green enamelled field, reverse is mirrored, measures 35. 6mm (w) x 38. 7mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 12. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, medallions have been reaffixed and are off