Luxembourg. An Order Of The Oaken Crown, Officer GTRexclude postmarked in black ink "16

postmarked in black ink "16

called forth the warmest commendations of the Department

he was taken on strength of the 10th Brigade

The award was granted for extraordinary services as Senior Medical Officer of the German Wehrmacht in southeastern Europe and constant help for the medical corps organisation of the Croatian army between 1942 and 1945

light wear to gilding on handle

Luxembourg. An Order Of The Oaken Crown, Officer GTRexclude postmarked in black ink "16Silver gilt medal with white enamel cross, centrepiece bearing monogram on green enamel, laurels in each quadrant, measuring at 4. 30mm (w) x 45. 50mm (h) (to top of ball suspension) and weighing in at 30. 0 grams, Original ribbon, French style pin, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was established by Wilhelm II King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg by Grand Ducal Decree on December 29, 1841. It is the oldest Order in