Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of 7 mm inclusive of eagle

7 mm inclusive of eagle suspension

McKee relinquished his appointment as Officer Commanding on returning to Canada

Of great interest to historians and collectors alike is his wartime diary

In silver and black enamels

The majority of items produced at Allach as collectibles bolstered Nazi ideology

Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of 7 mm inclusive of eagle(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