Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity 82 mm (w) x 53

82 mm (w) x 53

40mm (x57mm including wreath suspension)

the hanger inscribed "U

but ship identification remains and is impressed

The Forty and Eight is an organization of veterans of the United States armed forces

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity 82 mm (w) x 53(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 1870 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 49 mm (w) x 40. 35 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original non combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition.