Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive A first war German Silver

A first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)

followed at the close of the year with a posting to the Torpedo School at HMS Vernon

Contact information for calling is given at the very bottom

maker label inscribed "J

marked “Croupon R

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Service Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive A first war German Silver(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, 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. 07 mm (w) x 45. 25 mm (h), in near extremely fine