Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion, I Class Star, By Hermann Jürgens, C.1918 GTRexclude on a full-length replacement neck

on a full-length replacement neck ribbon

inscribed “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

the reverse presents plain with the exception of an institution date of “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm

missing one of two prongs for attachment to cap

three screw fasteners

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion, I Class Star, By Hermann Jürgens, C.1918 GTRexclude on a full-length replacement neck(Orden Heinrichs des Lwen, Bruststern zur I Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1834 by Duke Wilhelm VIII. (Issued 1908 1918). A late war or possible post war production, in frosted silver, consisting of an eight pointed star, central red enameled medallion depicting a detailed white horse, within blue enameled ring, in turn bordered by gilt rings and bearing raised gilt Order motto IMMOTA FIDES (UNBREAKABLE FIDELITY), topped by royal crown with a knights