Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A 1914 Issue Military Merit Cross First Class United Republic of period mounted with 2 prongs

period mounted with 2 prongs

Footnote: Private William Richards' medal is recorded on roll of "Medals Returned"

before being placed at No

measuring 55 mm x 34 mm

Letter of Condolence to Richards' Wife from Donald A

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A 1914 Issue Military Merit Cross First Class United Republic of period mounted with 2 prongsA 1914 Issue Mecklenburg Schwerin Military Merit Cross; a cross patte in fire gilt war alloy; the obverse pebbled, with FF inscribed in the entre, a raised royal crown on the top arm, and 1914 on the bottom arm; the reverse inscribed Gaal Wolfsburg, with a vertical slender banjo style pinback, a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; slightly vaulted; measuring 41. 35 mm (w) x 41. 10 mm (h); weighing 16. 4 grams; in extremely fine condition.