Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 GTRexclude for extraordinary heroism in action

for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 24th Aero Squadron

he was placed in command of a column of all arms

measuring 42 mm (w) x 72

The SS insignia is turned slightly to the left

Bronze Grade (possible silver grade

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 GTRexclude for extraordinary heroism in action(Verdienstmedaille fr Militrverdienst). Instituted 19 March 1885 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III. (1885 1918 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 III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Mecklenburg coat of arms, circumscribed by dates 19. 3. 1851, 13. 4. 1883, and 10 4. 1897, above an inscription of PER ASPERA