Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. An Adolf Friedrich Cross Auction and a “10607 U

and a “10607 U

(Mdaille de la Rsistance)

A German officer follows his surrender to the 7th Armored Division

Feldgrau wool on the underside of each shoulder board

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. An Adolf Friedrich Cross Auction and a “10607 U(Adolf Friedrich Kreuz). A cross constructed of blackened iron, the obverse centre presents an oval medallion, presenting the crowned initials AF for Adolf Friedrich, surrounded by a laurel wreath, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR WERKE DER KRIEGSHILFE 1917 (FOR WORKS OF WAR ASSISTANCE 1917), measuring 39. 24 mm (w) x 44. 39 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, sewn to medal bar with reverse presenting out, and in