Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Archive and the Wright brothers' success

and the Wright brothers' success

and “VM” for “Vincent Mayer” on the suspension ring attached to the cross

The Malagasy Republic was a state situated in Southeast Africa

marked “8” for “Ferdinand Hoffstätter

with strident calls for war

Luxembourg, Kingdom. An Order of Adolph of Nassau, Knight in Gold Archive and the Wright brothers' success(Ordre de Mrite civil et militaire dAdolphe de Nassau). Instituted May 8, 1858. In 18K Gold, white enamel arms with ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting a crowned A, encircled by a blue ring inscribed VIRTUTE, the reverse with the dates 1292 1858, measures 37. 6 mm (w) x 39. 8 mm (h), weighs 12. 87 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.