Braunschweig, Duchy. A War Merit Cross, I Class, c. 1920 Auction measures 110mm (w) x 175mm

measures 110mm (w) x 175mm (h) x 30mm (d)

the battle is regarded as one of the most famous actions fought by the Australian and Canadian armies in Korea

it exploded

very fine quality and finish

Braunschweig, Duchy. A War Merit Cross, I Class, c. 1920 Auction measures 110mm (w) x 175mm(Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 20 March 1918 by Duke Ernst August. (1918 issue). Constructed of bronzed, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Duke Ernst August, flanked by clusters of oak leaves, the six oclock arm bearing a war commencement date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch,