Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked "14 CT" (Gold)

marked "14 CT" (Gold)

a part of the Nazi indoctrination system that taught Nazi ideology to children by means of organizing sports competitions

the reverse inscribed “VIRTUTI” (Latin - Virtue) in blue enamels

measures 42cm (17 inches) in total length

however all images remain near EF

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked "14 CT" (Gold)(Militrverdienstkreuz). A gilded bronze cross patte, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve oclock arm, the date 1914 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 55 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition. Accompanied by miniature