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Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion - Breast Star of the Grand Cross

Manufactured by Wilhelm Kausche firm circa 1855-1875. Silver breast star, the rays set with brilliants, the applied cross, the motto and crowned cypher “W” in gold, the arms of the cross and the red medallion ring finely enameled, reverse with 4 retaining screws for the applied elements, on wide pin. Only lightly worn in exceptionally fine condition. Complete in original presentation case, covered with red leather, the lid with gold-embossed crown and surrounding pattern, interior of lid and bed with black velvet lining. Condition 2.
Very rare.
519399
8.500,00

Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion Cross 1st Class with Swords 1909-1918

This is very likely an early production by Siebrecht, circa 1909. The cross and swords are made of silver gilt, finely enameled on both sides, the medallion with crowned cipher “W” and the reverse order motto “Immota Fides” in gold. The swords are screwed on. The suspension ring is silver gilt with hallmark SILBER, on the ready-made shoulder ribbon. Condition 2.
The Cross 1st Class with Swords was not awarded; according to Graf Klenau, 9 manufactured examples are found in the records.

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Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion - Breast Star of the Grand Cross

Manufactured by Carl Siebrecht, circa 1855-1875. Silver breast star, the applied cross, motto and crowned cipher “W” in gold, the cross arms and red medallion ring finely enameled, reverse with maker's medallion “C. Siebrecht Hof-Juwelier Braunschweig”, 4 retaining screws for the applied elements, on wide double pin. Only lightly worn, with minor enamel chip on right cross arm. Worn condition, Condition 2. Very rare.
520182
6.500,00

Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion - Grand Cross Set

Set consisting of badge and breast star, circa 1910. Manufactured by Hermann Jürgens, Braunschweig. The badge in silver gilt, finely enameled on both sides. At top in the rigid suspension ring stamped on sides with crescent, crown “800” and “J”. Complete with sewn sash section. Together with matching breast star. Silver, the applied cross, motto and crowned cipher “W” in silver gilt, the cross arms and red medallion ring finely enameled, reverse with decorative medallion “Herm. Jürgens Hof-Juwelier Braunschweig”, 4 rivets for the appliqués, on wide pin. Only lightly worn in especially fine condition. Condition 2.
Very rare.
520178
12.000,00

Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion Set of Commander's Cross and Breast Star, 1908 - 1918

The neck cross in gold, finely enameled on both sides, fine gold painting on the cross arms and in the medallion of the highest quality, height with neck ring 10 cm. The breast star in silver, the medallion and applied ciphers crown over “W” in gold, reverse with the maker's medallion of the firm “F. Siebrecht Hof-Juwelier Braunschweig”, below crescent crown “900 S”, with double pin. The order set, neck cross and breast star, together with the unworn neck ribbon in the original presentation case. Minimally worn, condition 2+.
Rarely found.
520181
12.000,00

Brunswick Order of Henry the Lion Case for Breast Star of Commander's Cross, 1908 - 1918

Black case, interior with burgundy silk lining and maker's mark in gold "F. Siebrecht Hof-Juwelier Braunschweig", burgundy velvet bed. Condition 2.
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