Lot 26Upcoming
Oldenburg House & Merit Order Grand Commander Breast Star, c.1900
Estimate:$2,000 – $3,000
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Description
Germany, Oldenburg. House and Merit Order of Duke Peter Frederick Louis (Haus- und Verdienstorden des Herzogs Peter Friedrich Ludwig), Grand Commander breast star, circa 1900. An eight-armed star of multi-faceted rays, the centre bearing the ducal cypher of Peter Frederick Louis on blue enamel within a beaded silver border, encircled by a red-enamelled ring with gold lettering; the reverse with its pin assembly. Measures 80 x 81 mm. Instituted in 1838 by Grand Duke Augustus in memory of his father, Duke Peter Frederick Louis. Extremely fine condition.
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