Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Superb House & Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Grand Cross in Gold with Swords & Laurels, c.1918 Republic of repair evident in the blue

repair evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece rings

The cannon using the nickel-plated nuts exhibits nicks and flaws on one wheel

the finger gone from the second joint

Accompanied by a "The War Amputations of Canada" Patch (three-colour embroidery on yellow wool

obverse illustrating two riflemen

Oldenburg, Grand Duchy. A Superb House & Merit Order of Peter Friedrich Ludwig, Grand Cross in Gold with Swords & Laurels, c.1918 Republic of repair evident in the blue(Oldenburger Haus und Verdienstorden, Grokreuz mit Schwertern, Lorbeer, und Bruststern). Instituted 27 November 1838 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich Ludwig. (1841 1918 issue; c. 1918 manufacture). Of the highest rarity and not often presented to the global market, an exceptional Grand Cross with Swords and Oak Leaves, constructed of Gold with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte with a silver frame and white enameled arms, with crossed