Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz-Alexandra Cross, C.1912 Auction in July 1965

in July 1965

An example of an extremely fine quality Imperial German miniature medal chain of three decorations

It pitted the British South Africa Company against the Ndebele (Matabele) Kingdom

Accompanied by and protected by an original case of issue and a 73 cm section of original ribbon

first to Seaman First Class on March 1

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz-Alexandra Cross, C.1912 Auction in July 1965(Friedrich Franz Alexandra Kreuz). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Ruppert Cross, the obverse with raised leftward facing profiles of Friedrich Franz IV and Alexandra, the reverse with a raised central royal monogram and inscription of FR WERKE DER NCHSTEN LIEBE 15. NOV. 1912 (FOR WORKS OF BROTHERLY LOVE, 15 NOVEMBER 1912), unmarked, measuring 43. 97 mm (w) x 48. 85 mm (h),