Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive at the age of 28

at the age of 28 and is buried in the Canada Cemetery

(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)

(Ordin ""Corona Romaniei")

The division was transferred to Sicily in the fall of 1943 and was deployed to all the major campaigns of Italy

with two laurel branches underneath

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive at the age of 28(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). A cross constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a cross patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with central initials FF, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with inscription FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 41. 32 mm (w) x 46. 27 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combat ribbon, and in very fine condition.