Braunschweig, Duchy. A War Merit Cross Ii Class, C.1915 United Republic of the twelve o’clock arm with

the twelve o’clock arm with a hollow crown suspension with a ring connecting to a period original tri-fold ribbon

with non magnetic plate and magnetic pin

Sterling silver with a frosted obverse

The James Fletcher claimed that the enemy vessel must have been filled and sunk

XI - The Attack of Hull's Force and the Loss of the Gravenstafel Ridge

Braunschweig, Duchy. A War Merit Cross Ii Class, C.1915 United Republic of the twelve o’clock arm with(Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Instituted 23 October 1914 by Duke Ernst August. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Duke Ernst August flanked by oak leaves, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE