Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Hold Cross in gold and enamels

Cross in gold and enamels

central medallion depicting a black enamelled swastika ringed by a raised inscription of DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER (THE GERMAN MOTHER)

the obverse presents an embossed portrait of Franz Joseph above the engraved inscription VIRIBUS UNITIS

1925 he was registered as a qualified swimmer first class while aboard the Raleigh

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Hold Cross in gold and enamels(Orden Heinrich des Lwen, Verdienstkreuz, I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1834 by Wilhelm VIII. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of Gold, consisting of a Latin Cross, the arms with ball finials, the obverse with an inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNSHAKABLY FAITHFUL), with a central medallion bearing a raised monogram of Wilhelm VIII, with a green enameled oak wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 29. 95 mm (w) x 37. 17 mm (h), weighing 5. 9