Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class United Republic of along with missing its solid

along with missing its solid nickel wire that was once wound in the thirteen grooves of the grip

Malaria and dysentery were prevalent diseases

Footnote: The Dutch East Indies (Indonesian: Hindia Belanda) was a Dutch colony

He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force on January 28

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class United Republic of along with missing its solid(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 reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEGE (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 41. 06 mm (w) x 41. 18 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combatant ribbon, and in very fine condition.