Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Lawlor was discharged from active

Lawlor was discharged from active service on November 28

reverse illustrating a Swiss cross in the centre and inscribed "NOEL 1939"

the hanger inscribed "U

40mm (x57mm including wreath suspension)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity Lawlor was discharged from active(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.