Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Hold (Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten =

(Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten = RDB) Meeting at Schwerin Tinnie : Die-stamped silvered tin

Its common to find an older manufactured Gold cross combined with a WWI period silver gilt crown

A Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords - Silver gilt

surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and ribbons constructed of gold bullion wire

KIA at Gheluvelt "(8977 Pte G

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Hold (Reichsbund der Deutschen Beamten =(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1859 1872 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 II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 0 grams, minor