Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class United Republic of this cross is a published

this cross is a published example used as a model for the B

Constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels

SAUNDERS" and dated "1905" on the reverse

Malaria and dysentery were prevalent diseases

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on January 28

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class United Republic of this cross is a published(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 reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEGE (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 41. 06 mm (w) x 41. 18 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.