Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 GTRexclude however it is free of

however it is free of mothing

for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 24th Aero Squadron

his machine gunners put us in a very fine fight and caused our men a number of casualties

The SS insignia is turned slightly to the left

one German officer commented

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Medal In Silver, C.1890 GTRexclude however it is free of(Verdienstmedaille fr Militrverdienst). Instituted 19 March 1885 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III. (1885 1918 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 III, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a Mecklenburg coat of arms, circumscribed by dates 19. 3. 1851, 13. 4. 1883, and 10 4. 1897, above an inscription of PER ASPERA