Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic each star point with seven

each star point with seven emanating rays

the bottom of the strap is entirely constructed of black and field-grey wool

5 mm (w) x 39 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

one tiny spot on the white satin lining

including a Bavarian Long Service Medal

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Decoration for Art and Science, II Class with Crown, Published Example from the Karsten Klingbeil Collection Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic each star point with seven(Verdienstzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft II. Klasse mit Krone). Instituted 25 April 1908 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg (in his capacity as Regent). (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of cast silver, consisting of a double sided oval laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a rightward facing bust of Duke Karl I of Braunschweig Lneburg, circumscribed by name and title in Latin, the reverse overlaid by a ribbed and crowned oval medallion bearing