Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive marked “Croupon R

marked “Croupon R

he has to rest it during writing of (an) ordinary letter"

later of Bonnyrigg

A first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)

His courage and skill were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive marked “Croupon R(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with central initials FF, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with inscription FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 41. 07 mm (w) x 45. 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine