Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity he eventually and reluctantly joined

he eventually and reluctantly joined the coalition against Napoleon in the Befreiungskriege

folding tang fasteners

It was recommended that he be declared Category "E" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service)

maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "10K" on the reverse

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity he eventually and reluctantly joined(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.