An original German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross second class. The medal is unmarked and constructed in dark bronze.
A German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross second class. The medal is unmarked and constructed in dark bronze.
Reverse image of a German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross second class. The medal is unmarked and constructed in dark bronze.

German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd Class

An original German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross second class. The medal is unmarked and constructed in dark bronze. The obverse of the medal depict a iron cross with ‘EA’ in the centre with two oak leaves on the left and right arms. The top are has the imperial Prussian crown and the lower is inscribed ‘1914’.  The reverse of the medal has the inscription ‘Fur’ (top) ‘Verdienst im’ (across the centre) and ‘Krieg’ (lower arm). (For Merit in War). The medal is fitted with a loose ring suspender and a piece of 30 mm blue ribbon which has a yellow 3.5 mm stripe near each edge. The medal has no damage or repairs in mint condition.

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German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross

Brief Histrory

The German WW1 Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd Class was established on March 23, 1914, by Duke Ernst August of the Duchy of Brunswick. This award was intended to recognize acts of bravery and distinguished service in the face of the enemy during World War I. The cross was predominantly awarded to soldiers and non-commissioned officers of Brunswick origin or those serving in Brunswick units. The decoration itself was a bronze cross pattée with a central medallion bearing the ducal monogram “EA” and the date “1914” on the reverse. Although less renowned than other German military honors, the Brunswick War Merit Cross 2nd Class remains a poignant symbol of dedication and valor exhibited by the soldiers of the Duchy during the Great War

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