Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity a cross pattée of fine

a cross pattée of fine quality bronze gilt

1912 by Royal Decree and awarded to soldiers and civilians who took part in the attack against the Ottoman Empire after landing in Libya

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he eventually and reluctantly joined the coalition against Napoleon in the Befreiungskriege

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity a cross pattée of fine(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.