Braunschweig, Dukedom. A War Merit Cross Ii Class Newly Listed he took up the study

he took up the study of geology and the knowledge he acquired was often used by those who wished advice on mining formations

56 mm x 82mm inclusive of wreath suspension

Buckle in die stamped aluminum

1918 and November 11

Braunschweig, Dukedom. A War Merit Cross Ii Class Newly Listed he took up the study(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