Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross I Class, C. 1935 Auction Archive the reverse retaining an intact

the reverse retaining an intact red wool liner

As Pilots and Observers were in demand

The handle and ricasso retain a functional spring catch

the exterior with a red checkered diamond pattern on the lid and dimpled on the remaining five sides

At each end of the belt

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross I Class, C. 1935 Auction Archive the reverse retaining an intact(Militr Verdienstkreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 28 February 1915 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1915 1924 issue; c. 1935 re issue). Constructed of gilded zink, the obverse consisting of a Cross Patte with ribbed and pebbled arms, bearing a centra monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV, the six oclock arm bearing a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire