Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross Pendant GTRexclude on military ribbon)

on military ribbon)

(Braunschweigisches Kriegsverdienstkreuz)

Naming is impressed on the three medals

the reverse bearing a central institution date of “1942”

Branch 17 in Thorold and a parade marshal for many years

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Cross Pendant GTRexclude on military ribbon)(Kreuzanhnger). Constructed of gilded bronze with enamels, consisting of an elongated Cross Patte, the obverse featuring black enameled arms and bearing a central oval laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of GLAUBE, LIEBE, HOFFNUNG (FAITH, LOVE, HOPE), on loop for suspension from a bow tie style ribbon, unmarked, measuring 22 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.