Unknown Badge Award

[Grossadmiral]

Char. Vizeadmiral Karl Bartenbach
What is this award?
Braunschweig Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse or Mecklenburg-Schwerin Militärverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse? Or something else?

Thanks!

[tompress]

For sure not Mecklenburg. Brauschweig is very likely here.

[Sevrin]

Agree not Mecklenburg; Lippe possibly?

[Grossadmiral]

I agree, not Mecklenburg.
Yes, it could also be the Lippisches Kriegsehrenkreuz für Heldenmütige Tat but on the photo I can't see the Laurel wreath (Lorbeerkranz) that is on the Lippe award?



Is the Braunschweig Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse most likely then?

[Grossadmiral]

So, what is more likely:
Lippisches Kriegsehrenkreuz für Heldenmütige Tat or
Braunschweig Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. Klasse?

Thanks