Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of and in pocket of issue

and in pocket of issue

Issues consistent with extensive field use are evident

an insignia incorporating a life preserver inscribed "MARE NOSTRVM"

Measurements: 26cm tall and 28cm wide

silvered bronze face plate

Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 United Republic of and in pocket of issueBraunschweig, Masonic House Order, neck decoration, a cross patte constructed of gilded bronze, with maroon coloured glass arms, the obverse with a central white enamelled medallion, bordered in Gold, with a Gold raised and crowned W, the reverse with a central white enamelled medallion, on a gilded bronze swivel crown for suspension from a round loop and a broad loop, measuring 51. 67 mm (w) x 79. 00 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighing 26. 9 grams,