Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Cross Hold mounted to five-sided aluminum suspension

mounted to five-sided aluminum suspension with pinback

On original medal bar with original period ribbons

both taped shut)

maker marked "MONETARIA NATIONALA" (National Mint) on the inside lid

dated the same day as his transfer

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Cross Hold mounted to five-sided aluminum suspension(Friedrich Franz Kreuz). Instituted 1 August 1917 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1917 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1917, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal