Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal certificate_of_authenticity brooch pinback)

brooch pinback)

thistles and shamrocks above

from July 24 to August 1

marked with a large "M" and a large RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

the suspension loop maker marked “CD” for Carl Dillenius

Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal certificate_of_authenticity brooch pinback)(Orden Heinrich des Lwen Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1903. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNWAVERING LOYALTY), situated above oak leaf branches, unmarked, measuring 31. 08 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams