Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction direction except for the rear

direction except for the rear turret and the two engines which lie approximately 400 yds East of the main wreckage

Following Germany’s defeat

laurels applied to reverse

1945 and AFRO 1127/45 of July 6

Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-58 - Central India

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction direction except for the rear(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.