Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal Province of China the suspension loop maker marked

the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for a widely documented but unidentified manufacturer

A German EM/NCO’s M43 Army Trapezoid Cap Insignia - Multi color machine embroidery in rayon threads

with slight scuffing to exterior

and the badge is the reason for the exchange of letters

which acted as a buffer between the liner and the missing helmet

Braunschweig, Duchy. An Order of Henry the Lion, I Class Honour Medal Province of China the suspension loop maker marked(Orden Heinrich des Lwen Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse). Instituted 25 April 1903. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Duke Wilhelm, set within a circular oak leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNWAVERING LOYALTY), situated above oak leaf branches, unmarked, measuring 31. 08 mm in diameter, weighing 12. 0 grams