Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 Auction Archive Light wear and pitting on

Light wear and pitting on the enameled arms

Replacement ribbon with pinback

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and a declaration that the soldier does not write letters to persons in foreign countries

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 Auction Archive Light wear and pitting on(Verdienstmedaille fr Militrverdienst). Instituted 19 March 1885 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III. (1885 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Mecklenburg coat of arms, circumscribed by dates 19. 3. 1851, 13. 4. 1883, and 10 4. 1897, above an inscription of PER ASPERA