Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Grand Cross In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Darwin did not attend the

Darwin did not attend the meeting at which the award was announced

Description: Silver gilt with red and white enamels

A mint and unissued example of a Gendarmerie NCO’s sleeve insignia

vertical prong on reverse

Canadian Garrison Regiment in London

Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order Of The Oak Crown, Grand Cross In Gold consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Darwin did not attend the(Ordre de la Couronne de Chne). Instituted by King Wilhelm II in 1841. In Gold, a white enamel cross pattee, the obverse medallion features the crowned cypher of Wilhelm II on a green enamel field, the reverse mirrors the obverse, measures 56. 5mm (w) x 60. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 32. 6 grams, marked on integral ball with Lions head denoting 1906 1953 manufacture in the Netherlands for small gold items, small chips to edges of white