Braunschweig, Dukedom. A Merit Cross Second Class, C.1910 United Republic of maker marked "DATOR PLUS ULTRA"

maker marked "DATOR PLUS ULTRA" on the reverse

maker marked "SACHS MUNZE" and marked "999" (silver) on the edge

measuring 42 mm (x 62 mm inclusive of the wreath suspension)

a smaller strap attached to a D-ring at the opposite end and riveted in place

dated April 15

Braunschweig, Dukedom. A Merit Cross Second Class, C.1910 United Republic of maker marked "DATOR PLUS ULTRA"(Verdienstkreuz 2. Klasse). Issued 1834 1918. A silver outstretched cross pattee with balls at the ends of the arms; the obverse depicting the crowned royal cipher of Wilhelm within a ribbed wreath; on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon; measuring 28. 58 mm (w) x 37. 06 mm (h); weighing 6. 4 grams; in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world