Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Rare House and Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Grand Cross with Swords, Oak Leaves, and Breast Star, Published Example by Knauer certificate_of_authenticity in downtown Richmond

in downtown Richmond

the reverse bearing a central raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”)

surrounded by a blue-enamelled ring

The sender is the squad leader of the Bavarian Schlachtstaffel (Battle Squad) 25

He retained this position until his retirement in 1888

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Rare House and Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Grand Cross with Swords, Oak Leaves, and Breast Star, Published Example by Knauer certificate_of_authenticity in downtown Richmond(Oldenburger Haus und Verdienstorden, Grokreuz mit Schwertern, Lorbeer, und Bruststern). Instituted 27 November 1838 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich Ludwig. (1841 1918 issue; c. 1918 manufacture). A rare and exceptional Grand Cross set of the House and Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, consisting of: 1. A Grand Cross with Swords and Oak Leaves, constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a silver frame and