Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz-Alexandra Cross Auction preparing for action in the

preparing for action in the European theatre with the PPCLI

around stylized initials “DRL” on a hollow background

Some material fatigue is evident to the dust jacket

First belt is fabricated from a thick leather with a smooth finished reddish-brown upper

Grand Cross of the Naval Merit

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz-Alexandra Cross Auction preparing for action in the(Friedrich Franz Alexandra Kreuz). Instituted on 15 November 1912. Constructed of silver, consisting of a Rupert Cross, the obverse with raised leftward facing profiles of Friedrich Franz IV and Alexandra, the reverse with a raised central royal monogram and inscription of FR WERKE DER NCHSTEN LIEBE 15. NOV. 1912 (FOR WORKS OF BROTHERLY LOVE, 15 NOVEMBER 1912), unmarked, measuring 44. 21 mm (w) x 43. 99 mm (h), on loop for suspension from its period