Brunswick War Merit Cross
E31
$16.95
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The Ernst August War Merit Cross was established as a subordinate award to the Military Merit Cross. It was instituted initially in one class by Duke Ernst August on 23 Oct. 1914. On 20 March 1918, the Duke authorized the award of this medal in 1st and 2nd class. Awards issued prior to 1918 were deemed to be the 2nd class. This cross was awarded for meritorious service to soldiers who were citizens of Brunswick or served in a Brunswick unit. These reproductions are dye-struck and a nicely detailed concaved style cross that are nicely detailed.