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

measures approximately 80mm x 51mm

that exhibits some bubbling (“spotting”) where the nickel plating has worn off

two infantry battalions from the 29th Infantry Division were attached to the hard-pressed 30th

McEachern and Davidson

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.