Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive maker label inscribed "J

maker label inscribed "J

In his book on the German Cross Dietrich Maerz refers to gray backing color as “extremely rare”

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

locked the door of the cell and returned within a few minutes to spit upon Crawford and again revile him as "English swine"

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive maker label inscribed "J(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