Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal Province of China suspended from an original 1914-15

suspended from an original 1914-15 Star ribbon)

the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for a widely documented but unidentified manufacturer

each of which are perforated with eyelets at the top

dated July 22

The inside is lined throughout in pistachio green rayon

Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal Province of China suspended from an original 1914-15(Orden Heinrich des Lwen Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1903. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNWAVERING LOYALTY), situated above oak leaf branches, unmarked, measuring 31. 08 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams