Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of the Oak Crown, III Class Commander, Cased, Rare Maker

(Ordre de la Couronne de Chêne). Instituted in 1841. In Gold with green and white enamels, weighing 17.4 grams, export marked with the head of Mercury on both the ring and the loop, marked with the Bacqueville of Paris maker mark on the loop, measuring 47.5 mm (w) x 53.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length original neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maroon dimpled exterior, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "ANCⁿᵉˢ Mᵒⁿˢ HALLEY & LASNE / A. BACQUEVILLE / SUCCESSEUR / 5.Galerie Montpensier / PALAIS-ROYAL / PARIS", base with a recessed medal bed in violet felt, measuring 85.5 mm (w) x 124 m (h) x 29 mm (d), light overall wear evident on the exterior, case better than very fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Oak Crown was instituted on December 29, 1841 by King William II of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It is awarded for civil and military services and for artistic achievement, in five grades: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight, along with Medals in Gold, Silver and Bronze.