Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 10

3 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 17

A grouping of five stickpins

an eight point star with white and blue enamelled rays with red glass beads around the central medallion

the lower adjustment knot missing its bullion “monkey knot” embroidery and showing signs of having previously loosened

slight gilt wear on Marianne's bust

Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 United Republic of 3 mm (w) x 10Instituted on January 23, 1961. A Grand Cross Breast Star, two piece constructed cross in gilt with red, white, light blue and silver enamels, mounted to a twelve pointed silver star base of smooth rays, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, measuring at 83. 3 mm (w) x 83. 3 mm (h), and weighing at 79. 3, intact enamels, central medallion will twist slightly, dark patina on the arms, remains extremely fine.