Order of the Oak Crown, Knight

SKU: 01.LUX.0103.107.01

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  • Knight (Gold) Obverse
  • Knight (Gold) Obverse
  • Knight (Gold) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Luxembourg
  • date of institution
    December 29, 1841
  • makers
    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
  • remarks
    Price varies depending on the period of manufacture, quality of workmanship and the maker.

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 Knight features an obverse inscription that translates to "I Will Maintain."

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Versions

  • Price

    $300 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: W Rev: W

  • Size

    33-40mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    Price varies depending on the period of manufacture, quality of workmanship and the maker.

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  • Price

    $150. USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: W Rev: W

  • Size

    33-40mm

  • Maker

    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

  • Version Remarks

    Price varies depending on the period of manufacture, quality of workmanship and the maker.

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Case Of Issue

Case Of Issue

Knight Case of Issue

  • Price

    N/A

  • Size

    63x125x20mm

  • Remarks

Miniatures

Miniature

Miniature Knight

  • Price

    $165 USD

  • Size

    16.5mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This version is composed of gold and enamel.

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