Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A House Order Of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Military Division Grand Commander’s Cross, Museum Exhibition Example Auction “791” in red machine embroidery

“791” in red machine embroidery on black rayon backer

scuffing and rust from active use and storage

measuring 85 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

A well-preserved Reich Forestry Service (Reichsforstdienst) officer’s visor cap

the top with with a horizontal pinback)

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A House Order Of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Military Division Grand Commander’s Cross, Museum Exhibition Example Auction “791” in red machine embroidery(Oldenburger Haus und Verdienstorden, Grokomturkreuz mit Schwertern und Lorbeer, Museumsstck). Instituted 27 November 1838 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August. Constructed of a gilded silver alloy with multi coloured enamels consisting of a Cross Patte with white enameled arms set within a gilded frame, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded monogram of Grand Duke Peter