Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, II Class

(Militärverdienstkreuz). A gilded bronze cross pattée, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve o’clock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FÜR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEGE (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 41.06 mm (w) x 41.18 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.