Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class, With Miniature Pennant And Paper Packet Newly Listed A" with an asterisk and

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

Originally formed with the intention of service on the Eastern Front

Machine embroidered in golden cello on blue backing

Quantus Bliss Henderson)

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class, With Miniature Pennant And Paper Packet Newly Listed A" with an asterisk and(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