Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. A War Cross 1940-1945, Type I Without Laurel Wreath, 1945-1951 Hold maker marked "PRÄWEMA MARKNEUIRCHEN" on

maker marked "PRÄWEMA MARKNEUIRCHEN" on the screwback)

also called the Order of the Holy Sepulchre or Knights of the Holy Sepulchre

The gap between summer of 1939 and the end of 1940 is explained in a note

49 awarded

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed pale orange celluloid

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. A War Cross 1940-1945, Type I Without Laurel Wreath, 1945-1951 Hold maker marked "PRÄWEMA MARKNEUIRCHEN" on(Croix de Guerre). Instituted in 1945. In bronze, measuring 30 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Luxembourg War Cross is a military decoration of Luxembourg. It was created on April 17, 1945 by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. The War Cross recognizes military service and feats of bravery. Luxembourg bestowed the War Cross on both Luxembourg citizens and members of the Allied Forces for acts