Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class Auction measures approximately 80mm x 51mm

measures approximately 80mm x 51mm

Later that year the Czech and Slovak people formed the Republic of Czechoslovakia

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along with extensive chipping where it butts the pommel

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class Auction measures approximately 80mm x 51mm(Militrverdienstkreuz). A gilded bronze cross patte, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEGE (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 41. 06 mm (w) x 41. 18 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.