Braunschweig, Duchy. A Rare Order of Henry the Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Friedrich Siebrecht Newly Listed Footnote: The 38th Westmount Rifles

Footnote: The 38th Westmount Rifles was a Reserve Force regiment that originated in Westmount

slight enamel loss to crescent moon and center appliqué

Provenance: Previously sold by Spink & Sons (July 2024) and Noonan Mayfair (October 2021)

bearing a fuller on each side

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Rare Order of Henry the Lion, Grand Cross Breast Star, by Friedrich Siebrecht Newly Listed Footnote: The 38th Westmount Rifles(Orden Heinrichs des Lwen, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 25 April 1834 by Duke Wilhelm. (1834 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by a Maltese Cross with blue enameled arms completing in ball finials, with a red enameled centrepiece overlaid by a ribbed silver medallion defaced by a gilt monogram of Duke Wilhelm, circumscribed by by an