Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked "14 CT" (Gold)

marked "14 CT" (Gold)

cancelled with a stamp inscribed "CONDOR ZEPPELIN LUFTHANSA

where he would be treated for the next three weeks

Type I of the Order

measures 42cm (17 inches) in total length

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction marked "14 CT" (Gold)(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. 55 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition. Accompanied by miniature