Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class, With Miniature Pennant And Paper Packet Newly Listed Machine embroidered in golden cello

Machine embroidered in golden cello on blue backing

two destroyers

A" with an asterisk and the number "269421" printed in black ink

chin strap and pressed fabric in the dome

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class, With Miniature Pennant And Paper Packet Newly Listed Machine embroidered in golden cello(Braunschweigisches Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. Klasse). Issued 1914 1918. A cross pattee of dark bronze; the obverse depicting a royal crown, EA for Ernst August, 1914, as well as two pairs of oak leaves; the reverse inscribed Fr Verdienst im Kriege (German For Meir at War); on a double loop suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 30. 40 mm (w) x 34. 41 mm (h). With its miniature; measuring 16. 13 mm (w) x 18. 66 mm (h). With its original