Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class, c.1915

(Militärverdienstkreuz). A bronze cross pattée, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve o’clock arm, the date 1914 on the six o’clock arm, the reverse plain, with principle vertical pin assembly, measuring 40.44 mm (w) x 40.42 mm (h), and in very fine condition.