Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction Archive " His trio of medals

" His trio of medals were forwarded to Mrs

Robert McFann was born on August 16

along with Austrian Imperial silver hallmark

including the Emperor of Austria

The first regiment of volunteers began service in late November 1861

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction Archive " His trio of medals(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. 42 mm (w) x 44. 71 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original non combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.