Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction The reverse is labelled “Major

The reverse is labelled “Major Graf” in neat handwriting

Following their service in the Air Force

8th Army Air Force Insignia Patch (four-colour embroidery

two rivets on the reverse - tightly holding the eagle on the wreath

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction The reverse is labelled “Major(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 1914 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 55 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition. Accompanied by miniature