Braunschweig, Duchy. A Rare House Antecedent Order Of Henry The Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, Published Example United Republic of a hollow swivel crown suspension

a hollow swivel crown suspension at the top with a horizontal suspension ring with an elongated suspension

the reverse with a bar and swivel attachment prongs

The underside of the skirt is stamped "1217" at the rear

he was re-mustered as a Private 1st Class

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Rare House Antecedent Order Of Henry The Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, Published Example United Republic of a hollow swivel crown suspension(Vorluferorden des Ordens Heinrich des Lwen, Bruststern zur Ordensdekoration). Instituted 1731 by Duke Ludwig Rudolf. (c. 1840 issue). A rare and striking example of the Grand Cross Breast Star of the House Antecedent Order of Henry the Lion, constructed of silver with Gold and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed pebbled star, bearing a central rosette style applique with a blue, red, and white enameled finish, overlaid