Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of along with a copy of

along with a copy of his Service Records and assorted research papers

with attractive patina on the core from age but the paint on the core extremely well preserved

1942 to December 15

Allgemeine-SS 10th Standarte Officer

Berlin W” on the reverse

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of along with a copy of(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1859 1872 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse with a rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 0 grams, minor