Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Carl Siebrecht c. 1908 Republic of He is documented on the

He is documented on the roll as having been posted from May 24 to June 4

set around stylized initials “DRL” on a hollow background

Located at the front of each upper thigh is a deep pocket

consisting of a Maltese Cross with black and red enameled arms

slightly magnetic due to flat iron inserts

Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Carl Siebrecht c. 1908 Republic of He is documented on the(Orden Heinrich des Lwen Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 25 April 1843 by Duke Wilhelm. (1834 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a central Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms terminating in ball finials, bearing an exquisite central medallion consisting of a silver centrepiece defaced by a raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, situated