Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal certificate_of_authenticity marked with a large "M"

marked with a large "M" and a large RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

brooch pinback)

mounted to a white metal base

some gilt wear on reverse

after being deployed to northern Norway and Finland

Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal certificate_of_authenticity marked with a large "M"(Orden Heinrich des Lwen Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1903. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNWAVERING LOYALTY), situated above oak leaf branches, unmarked, measuring 31. 08 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams