Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive A Post War Signed Photograph

A Post War Signed Photograph of Knight's Cross Recipient - Otto Kumm SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer and Commander of SS Motorised Infantry Regiment of “Der Fuhrer” Division

the obverse with a machine-embroidered silver-grey threaded insignia

3 mm inclusive of crown suspension

set consisting of the right hand side SS runic collar tab

accompanied by silver Breast Star with red enameled centerpiece

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Auction Archive A Post War Signed Photograph(Verdienstzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft II. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 25 April 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg (in his capacity as Regent). (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of cast silver, consisting of a double sided oval laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a rightward facing bust of Duke Karl I of Braunschweig Lneburg, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse overlaid by a ribbed and crowned oval medallion bearing