Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 GTRexclude non magnetic gilt metal shield

non magnetic gilt metal shield attached at the top (40x48mm)

112 mm x 232 mm

United States Army Vietnam (USARV) were killed in action

Had his leg injured ten years ago

white and vividly blue enamels

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 GTRexclude non magnetic gilt metal shield(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). A cross constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a cross patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with central initials FF, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with inscription FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 41. 32 mm (w) x 46. 27 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combat ribbon, and in very fine condition.