Braunschweig, Dukedom. A Merit Cross Second Class, C.1910 Auction Archive ornately engraved on the lid

ornately engraved on the lid

grey wool backing with bronze closure

since 1953) on one side and maker marked with the G

MINDLIN) Naming is engraved

It measures 140 mm x 200 mm (better than very fine condition)

Braunschweig, Dukedom. A Merit Cross Second Class, C.1910 Auction Archive ornately engraved on the lid(Verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse). Issued 1834 1918. A silver outstretched cross pattee with balls at the ends of the arms; the obverse depicting the crowned royal cipher of Wilhelm within a ribbed wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 28. 58 mm (w) x 37. 06 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world