Order of the Oak Crown, Grand Officer
SKU: 01.LUX.0103.103.01
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History
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 Luxembourg.
It is conferred upon civilians and military personnel of Luxembourg, as well as foreigners, in recognition of exceptional achievements. All awards are required to be returned following the death of a member or following their promotion to a higher grade. Promotion to a higher grade can only occur after a period of five years in the lower grade.
At the time of its creation, the Order was awarded in four grades: Grand Cross, Knight of the Star of the Order, Commander, and Knight. On February 5, 1858, the present grades were established when four additional grades were added to the Order.
Known dates of production for different manufacturers are as follows: A. Moussault (1841-1859); Wed. A. Moussault en Zonen (1859-1869); Fa. A. M. Moussault (1869-1871); van der Horst (1872-1882); Artec (1997-).
The Grand Officer was called the Knight of the Star of the Order from 1841-1858. The Grand Officer and Commander are identical, however, only the Grand Officer is worn with a Breast Star.
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$800 USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: W Rev: W
48-50mm
A. Moussault, Amsterdam; Wed. A. Moussault en Zonen, Amsterdam; Fa. A. M. Moussault, Amderstam; C. M. Weishaupt & Sons, Hanau; Joh. F. Van der Horst, Amsterdam; A.J. Brecht & T.C. Elbers, The Hague; A. F. Bron, The Hague; N.V. Fabriek van Bijouterien en Ridderorden, Amsterdam; J. M. J. van Wielik, The Hague; Wolfers, Brussels; Halley, Paris; Arthus-Bertrand, Paris; Bacqueville, Paris; Artec, Merscheid
$350 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: W Rev: W
48-50mm
$250 USD
Bronze gilt/Enamelled
Obv: W Rev: W
48-50mm
There may be additional manufacturers.
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