Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Hold the obverse presents an embossed

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

CLASS 1939”) amd “VUR VOM EMPFÄNGER ZU ÖFFNEN” (“ONLY FOR THE RECIPIENT TO OPEN”

The grip plates are made of (simulating mother-of-pearl) celluloid

Cross in gold and enamels

including areas of southern Slovakia and southern Carpathian Rus

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion In Gold, I Class Merit Cross Hold the obverse presents an embossed(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