It is finished with an eagle's head as the pommel
= United States Receiving Ships were used in harbour to house newly recruited sailors before they were assigned to a crew
This particular cross used as the Steinhauer & Luck - A-Type "micro 800" example in the book The Knights Cross of the Iron Cross by author Dietrich Maerz
Carysfort (1930
Order of Leopold – Order of Leopold
Luxembourg, Order Of Oak Crown, Breast Star Newly Listed It is finished with anLuxembourg, Order of Oak Crown, a fine quality Breast Star, circa 1880, in silver, center appliqu in Gold and enamels, 81mm, hallmarked on pin, very small enamel restoration to enamels, in extremely fine condition and very attractive.