Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection certificate_of_authenticity corresponding to a size 7

corresponding to a size 7

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a high-quality example produced for recipient replacement and collector display by the firm of Rudolf Souval

label affixed to the bottom inscribed "1785" matching the number on the reverse of the award

Cap Badge: in copper

dated to 18 March 1943

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection certificate_of_authenticity corresponding to a size 7(Verdienstzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft II. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 25 April 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg (in his capacity as Regent). (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of cast silver, consisting of a double sided oval laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a rightward facing bust of Duke Karl I of Braunschweig Lneburg, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse overlaid by a ribbed and crowned oval medallion bearing