Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Cross Hold Berlin” in gold

Berlin” in gold

and numbered “363”

marked with the LDO (Administration of German Orders Manufacturers) insignia and maker stamped in blue ink "L/52" (C

On original medal bar with original period ribbons

showing minimal wear

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Cross Hold Berlin” in gold(Friedrich Franz Kreuz). Instituted 1 August 1917 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1917 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Latin Cross with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by a laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz, the six oclock arm bearing an institution date of 1917, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal