Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction undoubtedly a personal gift of

undoubtedly a personal gift of King Hussein to one of his most loyal and close associates

laurels applied to reverse

direction except for the rear turret and the two engines which lie approximately 400 yds East of the main wreckage

Following Germany’s defeat

1945 between the river Drina and Lake Balaton

Braunschweig. A War Merit Cross, Second Class Auction undoubtedly a personal gift of(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse) Issued 1914 1918. A cross pattee constructed of darkened bronze; the obverse inscribed EA for Ernst August, with a raised royal crown on the upper arm, and dated 1914 on the lower arm; the reverse inscribed FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (German For Merit at War); on a double loop for suspension from its correct replacement ribbon; measuring 30. 45 mm (w) x 33. 46 mm (h); weighing 10. 2 grams; in overall very fine condition.