Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 United Republic of four-piece construction

four-piece construction

They each contain three apses (“Tricore”)

The Canadian Geographic Journal of July 1944 states: "As a reward for their achievements it was suggested …

At the Allied court at Nuremberg

award document for: Wound Badge black grade

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 United Republic of four-piece construction(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). A cross constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a cross patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with central initials FF, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with inscription FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 41. 32 mm (w) x 46. 27 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combat ribbon, and in very fine condition.