Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 Auction Archive light gilt wear on the

light gilt wear on the insignia

It is dated to September 28

measuring 44 mm (w) x 65 mm (h)

Footnote: This award

Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 Auction Archive light gilt wear on the(Herzoglich Nassauischer Militr und Zivilverdienstorden, Silbernes Verdienstkreuz). Instituted 8 May 1858 by Duke Adolph. (1860 1866 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and ball finials, the obverse with a raised central monogram of Grand Duke Adolph, within a laurel wreath and above an inscription of VIRTUTE (VIRTUE), the reverse with raised