Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order of Henry the Lion, Officer’s Cross with Swords, c.1914

(Orden Heinrichs des Löwen). Instituted on 25 April 1834 by William VII Duke of Braunschweig. (1910-1918 Issue). A Maltese cross constructed of gilded silver with light-blue enamelled arms, with swords crossed through the centre medallion, centre obverse featuring a hand painted white column with a jumping, white horse, over a red enamelled background with gilt border, crowned ring, reverse centre presents a vertical pin assembly, measuring 57.72 mm (w) x 58.06 mm (h), the catch has been crimped close, otherwise very fine condition.

Footnote: A rare decoration with only 3 awarded.

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