Order of the Oak Crown, Grand Officer Breast Star
SKU: 01.LUX.0103.104.01
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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-).
From 1841-1858, the Grand Officer (Knight of the Star of the Order) Breast Star and the Grand Cross Breast Star were identical. The Grand Officer Breast Star features an obverse inscription that translates to "I Will Maintain."
Versions
$500 USD
Silver/Gold/Enamelled
Obv: JE MAINTIENDRAI
63-70mm
Joh. F. Van der Horst, Amsterdam
Price varies depending on the period of manufacture, quality of workmanship and the maker.
$400. USD
Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: JE MAINTIENDRAI
63-70mm
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
Price varies depending on the period of manufacture, quality of workmanship and the maker.
$250. USD
Silver/Bronze gilt/Enamelled
Obv: JE MAINTIENDRAI
63-70mm
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