Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Newly Listed measuring 45 mm x 31

measuring 45 mm x 31 mm

Footnote: Erhard Milch was born on March 30

when the ship collided with the Collier Bywell Castle off Tripcock Point

in silver gilt and enamels

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Newly Listed measuring 45 mm x 31(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1859 1872 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 II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 0 grams, minor