Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class, C.1915 Newly Listed one of only fifteen men

one of only fifteen men to do so

Footnote: such an Imperial gift would be awarded personally by the Prince

this cross is accompanied by period paper documentation providing excellent context and provenance

with a stamped catch and a double-claw spring bar assembly

1827 in Kilmarnock)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class, C.1915 Newly Listed one of only fifteen men(Militrverdienstkreuz). A 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 plain, with principle vertical pin assembly, measuring 40. 44 mm (w) x 40. 42 mm (h), and in very fine condition.