Braunschweig, Dukedom. A War Merit Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked with the Reichsmark crescent

hallmarked with the Reichsmark crescent moon and crown and number stamped "8223"

3 September 1941

ornate leafing encompassing leaves and flowers

Grade 9 in 1930

he enlisted in February 10th 1916

Braunschweig, Dukedom. A War Merit Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked with the Reichsmark crescent(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Ernst August flanked by oak leaves, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR MERIT IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 30. 37 mm (w) x 33. 57 mm (h), weighing 11. 6