Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction pin on reverse

pin on reverse

McDonald had a long career with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" before the Regiment was placed on active service on August 6

the reverse inscribed “VIRTUTI” (Latin - Virtue) in blue enamels

fighting in the Battle of Cambrai

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross Auction pin on reverse(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 1914 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 55 mm (w) x 44. 77 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition. Accompanied by miniature