Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive In his book on the

In his book on the German Cross Dietrich Maerz refers to gray backing color as “extremely rare”

His courage and skill were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

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Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive In his book on the(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