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

” embroidered into the reverse

Pinned into the tunic above the upper right breast pocket is an insignia in the form of a gilded bronze Kriegsmarine eagle

vertical striped pattern with a diamond shape offset to one corner on the back cover

(Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten = RDB) Meeting at Schwerin Tinnie : Die-stamped silvered tin

KIA at Gheluvelt "(8977 Pte G

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