Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 1914 War Merit Cross, I Class Auction although the hardware remains intact

although the hardware remains intact

an excellent high quality example

the dagger measures 280 mm in length as presented

measuring 106 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 1914 War Merit Cross, I Class Auction although the hardware remains intact(Militr Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse 1914). Instituted 28 February 1915 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1915 1924 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with ribbed and pebbled arms, bearing a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire