Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Hold Each in brown and white

Each in brown and white embroidery on a black wool base

and a large General's crossed sword and baton insignia in silver bullion wire

(Heer Schulterklappen für Kradschützentruppe)

published by The Legendary (the Official Magazine of The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class Hold Each in brown and white(Militr Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 28 February 1915 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1915 1924 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with ribbed arms, with a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,