Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Archive In silvered die stamped iron

In silvered die stamped iron (magnetic)

Instituted in 1815 by Emperor Franz I

maker marked with Imperial German silver hallmarks and maker mark of the official maker “HJ (Hermann Jürgens Hof Juwelier

Anti-Communist Campaign Medal 1941

Dietrich remained a controversial figure for having sided with Nazi Germany's foes during the Second World War

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Archive In silvered die stamped iron(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, 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. 07 mm (w) x 45. 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine