Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic which has double-sided central fouled

which has double-sided central fouled anchors

the reverse with inscription of “DER TAPFERKEIT” (“FOR BRAVERY”) within a laurel branch wreath and above crossed standards

Munster Gelsenkirchen in Bottrop

measuring 39 mm (h) x 29

surrounded by a ring of white enamels with green floral designs

Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of the Grand Duchy, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic which has double-sided central fouledInstituted 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.