Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity light mildew

light mildew

Both are crudely sewn to the cap crudely with olive-green thread (see footnote)

His example greatly inspired his men and enabled them to finish their task under very heavy hostile shell fire

ready to proceed to whatever post they were required at

When enemy fighters rose from the second target

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity light mildew(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.