Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Hold with kings crown

with kings crown

in a presentation folder with the House of Commons insignia on the front cover)

lined interior lid with a slotted medal bed

the Southwestern Front numbered 752-760

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Hold with kings crown(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 1870 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 49 mm (w) x 40. 35 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original non combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition.