Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Friedrich Franz-Alexandra Cross, c.1914
(Friedrich Franz Alexandra Kreuz) Instituted 15 November 1912. A Rupert cross paty constructed of silver, the obverse centre bears the left facing portraits of Friedrich-Franz and his wife, Alexandra, the reverse arms bear the inscription “FÜR WERKE DER NÄCHSTEN LIEBE 12 NOV 1912” (FOR WORKS OF CHARITY) and the centre bears the royal monogram, with loop for suspension on a red, blue and yellow striped ribbon, measuring 44.01 mm (w) x 48.36 mm (h), weighing 32.9 g, very fine.

