Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of A die-stamped bronzed metal commemorating

A die-stamped bronzed metal commemorating the 197th Bann’s deployment sportfest

silvering and gold gilt wear evident on the fish

obverse illustrating an officer standing in full dress uniform

and it was reinstated by General Francisco Franco on October 14

Footnote: Ferdinand I (Ferdinand Viktor Albert Meinrad

Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of A die-stamped bronzed metal commemorating(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