Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity A similar buckle is illustrated

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 443 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

40mm (x57mm including wreath suspension)

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the hanger inscribed "U

reverse illustrating a Swiss cross in the centre and inscribed "NOEL 1939"

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross certificate_of_authenticity A similar buckle is illustrated(Militrverdienstkreuz). A gilded bronze cross patte, the obverse centre presents the initials FF for Friedrich Franz, with the imperial crown on the twelve oclock arm, the date 1870 on the six oclock arm, the reverse presents the inscription FR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG (FOR AWARD IN THE WAR), measuring 40. 49 mm (w) x 40. 35 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original non combatant ribbon, and in near very fine condition.