Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Commander Cross with Swords, Type I, C. 1915 United Republic of Frehrking was at the time

Frehrking was at the time a Corporal and was promoted Sergeant as a reward’ (Their adventures are recounted at length by Von Wissel)

but it has been removed or lost through time

the reverse in postcard format and bearing lengthy handwritten inscriptions with postage dated “27

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

Tenedos on May 3rd

Luxembourg, Duchy. A Merit Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Commander Cross with Swords, Type I, C. 1915 United Republic of Frehrking was at the time(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