Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion, I Class Honour Medal Hold The helmet plate is brass

The helmet plate is brass with the Prussian eagle insignia

daughter Margarete born November 1

engraved "CAPt & ADJT

Collins in a naval uniform

Footnote: The Cross was created in two classes in 1944

Braunschweig, Dukedom. An Order Of Henry The Lion, I Class Honour Medal Hold The helmet plate is brass(Orden Heinrich des Lwen, Ehrenzeichen I. Klasse). Instituted on 25 April 1834 by Duke Wilhelm. (1903 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, the obverse with a central monogram of Duke Wilhelm inside of an oak leaf wreath, the reverse with an inscription of IMMOTA FIDES (UNSHAKABLY FAITHFUL), unmarked, measuring 31. 12 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.