Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive The division was transferred to

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

75mm(w) x 90mm(h)

55 mm x 100 mm when locked together

A Luftwaffe Enlisted/NCO breast eagle constructed of grey thread on blue-grey backing

one prong missing

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive The division was transferred to(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.