Luxembourg - Order of the Crown of Oak, silver... Lot 162

Luxembourg - Order of the Crown of Oak, silver grand officer's plaque chased in diamond points, the centre in several parts in enamelled vermeil, fixing by a rocking pin and two lateral hooks. 72 x 72 mm France, last third of the 20th century. Founded in 1841 by William II of the Netherlands as grand duke of Luxembourg, initially with four classes, the order of the Crown of Oak passed to five classes and three medals (gold, then vermeil, silver, bronze). Until 1858, grand crosses and grand officers wore the same eight-pointed plaque, which is now worn only by grand officers. TTB to SUP