Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Newly Listed period look

period look

light age discolouration

Their is seperation between the blade and the thick brown leather washer at the crossguard junction

in silver gilt and enamels

which wears the badge of the Order on a necklet

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Newly Listed period look(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