2) A Hindenburg Cross with Swords
"for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States
7 mm inclusive of eagle suspension
the top of which bears a black ink size stamp of “76”
The following is the Royal Decree by His Majesty the King Louis XIV of France: Louis
Nassau, Duchy. An Order Of Civil And Military Merit, Silver Merit Cross, C.1865 United Republic of 2) A Hindenburg Cross with(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