Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked “FR” for “C

marked “FR” for “C

four are silvered

red enamel loss evident on the Medal for Combat Service

then was AWOL again on September 9

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked “FR” for “C(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 date 1914 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 55 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition. Accompanied by miniature