Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Merit, Gold Grade Medal Buy Now The nuts and bolts holding

The nuts and bolts holding the spike in place are original but have been altered

reverse engraved with stylized swirls and the inscription "WON BY J

but it does not exclude the possibility of French origin altogether

text in German

referring to the government of the ancient Roman Republic

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Merit, Gold Grade Medal Buy Now The nuts and bolts holding(Ordre de Mrite du Grand Duch de Luxembourg, mdaille dor). Instituted in 1961. In bronze gilt, measuring 29. 7 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was instituted on January 23, 1961, the sixty fifth birthday of the Grand Duchess, to be awarded to both Luxembourg citizens and foreigners who made a