Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction Archive following which

following which

constructed of white and forest green BeVo style machine embroidery

in silver gilt lettering

gradated in five degree increments

Footnote: This belt came from the personal collection of John R

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction Archive following which(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse) Issued 1914 1918. A cross pattee constructed of darkened bronze; the obverse inscribed EA for Ernst August, with a raised royal crown on the upper arm, and dated 1914 on the lower arm; the reverse inscribed FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German For Merit at War); on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 30. 45 mm (w) x 33. 46 mm (h); weighing 10. 2 grams; in overall very fine condition.