Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Hold ” embroidered into the reverse

” embroidered into the reverse

surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and ribbons constructed of gold bullion wire

A Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords - Silver gilt

KIA at Gheluvelt "(8977 Pte G

enamel flake on lower arm

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Hold ” embroidered into the reverse(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1859 1872 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 0 grams, minor