Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Newly Listed Commander's Neck Cross - in

Commander's Neck Cross - in Gold and enamels (single small repair to enameling)

Thereafter remaining employed on the Home Establishment until the War

Type II - Silver with red enamels

The interior completes with a dark purple rayon liner stitched in a ribbed formation

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Newly Listed Commander's Neck Cross - in(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.