Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Commander Cross with Swords, Type I, C. 1915 United Republic of a diplomatic slight which was

a diplomatic slight which was a cause of deep and lasting resentment

with the sun and its emanating rays in the background

but it has been removed or lost through time

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Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Commander Cross with Swords, Type I, C. 1915 United Republic of a diplomatic slight which was(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted May 8th, 1858 (Type I, c. 1915). Constructed of silver gilt and Gold, consisting of a white enameled silver gilt Maltese Cross with ball finials and crossed swords that reach through the center of the award, with a central medallion in Gold, bearing the crowned royal cypher of Duke Adolphe of Nassau in gold, surrounded by a blue ring of enamels depicting laurels and the motto Virtute