Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection GTRexclude John Ambulance Brigade 1968: Bronze

John Ambulance Brigade 1968: Bronze

unmarked but with the physical characteristics of highest-quality manufacture by the firm of Godet

situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861” and arabesques

partially lacquered

There is a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection GTRexclude John Ambulance Brigade 1968: Bronze(Verdienstzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft II. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 25 April 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg (in his capacity as Regent). (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of cast silver, consisting of a double sided oval laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a rightward facing bust of Duke Karl I of Braunschweig Lneburg, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse overlaid by a ribbed and crowned oval medallion bearing