Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross Newly Listed A First War Victory Medal

A First War Victory Medal to 2nd Lieut

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59 mm x 62 mm)

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Ernst August Cross Newly Listed A First War Victory Medal(Ernst August Kreuz). Constructed of blackened bronze, 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 a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 41. 21 mm (w) x 41. 45 mm (h), weighing 18. 9 grams, in near extremely fine condition.