Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 Newly Listed (Große Silberne Verdienstmedaille in Silber)

(Große Silberne Verdienstmedaille in Silber)

the interior lid is of cream coloured fabric embossed with “Carl Poellath k

dated from 17 April 1940 and continuing through the spring and summer

He was declared "Fit for Service" and returned to the 2nd Canadian Reserve Battalion

scattered silvering wear evident on the metal parts

Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 Newly Listed (Große Silberne Verdienstmedaille in Silber)Braunschweig, Masonic House Order, neck decoration, a cross patte constructed of gilded bronze, with maroon coloured glass arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion, bordered in Gold, with a Gold raised and crowned W, the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion, on a gilded bronze swivel crown for suspension from a round loop and a broad loop, measuring 51. 67 mm (w) x 79. 00 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighing 26. 9 grams,