Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 Auction Archive suspended from its period original

suspended from its period original bowtie-style ribbon

with four national eagles (Hoheitszeichen) applied separately between the arms of the cross

measuring 32 mm)

Constructed of a white cotton blended with embroidered Geneva Cross in the centre of the outer band

Germany, Braunschweig. A Masonic House Order, Commander’s Badge, C.1840 Auction Archive suspended from its period originalBraunschweig, 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,