Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Merit, Gold Grade Medal certificate_of_authenticity Private John Alexander McArthur

Private John Alexander McArthur

very slight enamel flaking to blue scroll

the reverse 6 o’clock arm bears the date “1813”

In keeping with the propaganda of the Nazi regime

was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership role during the Battle of the Demyansk Pocket

Luxembourg, Grand Duchy. An Order Of Merit, Gold Grade Medal certificate_of_authenticity Private John Alexander McArthur(Ordre de Mrite du Grand Duch de Luxembourg, mdaille dor). Instituted in 1961. In bronze gilt, measuring 29. 7 mm (w) x 33. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was instituted on January 23, 1961, the sixty fifth birthday of the Grand Duchess, to be awarded to both Luxembourg citizens and foreigners who made a