Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Archive with a folded-up period newspaper

with a folded-up period newspaper entitled "Hannoversche Anzeiger" and dated June 7-8

ERII (S/SGT

measuring 279 mm long with straps 23 mm in width

With frosted silver frame and magnetic iron core

apparently by the recipient

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Archive with a folded-up period newspaper(Orden Heinrich des Lwen, Verdienstkreuz, I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1834 by Wilhelm VIII. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of Gold, consisting of a Latin Cross, the arms with ball finials, the obverse with an inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNSHAKABLY FAITHFUL), with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Wilhelm VIII, with a green enameled oak wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 29. 95 mm (w) x 37. 17 mm (h), weighing 5. 9