Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of by Rothe ( FR mark

by Rothe ( FR mark stamped on ring)

by General Orders No

Light wear

8 SFTS (graduated December 1942

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

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver United Republic of by Rothe ( FR mark(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