Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class, C.1915 Archive they took part in anti-partisan

they took part in anti-partisan operations in Croatia

Iron Cross First Class 1939 - with iron core and silver frame

He was exclusively fighting in defensive battles at the Eastern Front

Chamberlain announced the declaration of war on Germany two days later and led Great Britain through the first eight months of the war until his resignation as Prime Minister on May 10

TEENETE EEST inscription on the reverse

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, I Class, C.1915 Archive they took part in anti-partisan(Militrverdienstkreuz). A bronze cross patte, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve oclock arm, the date 1914 on the six oclock arm, the reverse plain, with principle vertical pin assembly, measuring 40. 44 mm (w) x 40. 42 mm (h), and in very fine condition.