Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross I Class, C. 1935 Newly Listed measuring 28 mm (w) x

measuring 28 mm (w) x 29

with a view to an appointment to the Indian Army

Has worn glasses since childhood

India Medal 1895-1902

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross I Class, C. 1935 Newly Listed measuring 28 mm (w) x(Militr Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 28 February 1915 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1915 1924 issue; c. 1935 re issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and pebbled arms, bearing a centra monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, the six oclock arm bearing a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire