Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity It was recommended that he

It was recommended that he be declared Category "E" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service)

ready to proceed to whatever post they were required at

A 1941 Romanian Crusade Against Communism Medal - With Basarabia Clasp

Both are crudely sewn to the cap crudely with olive-green thread (see footnote)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 certificate_of_authenticity It was recommended that he(Militr Verdienstkreuz II. Klasse). A cross constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a cross patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with central initials FF, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with inscription FR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE (FOR SERVICE IN WAR), unmarked, measuring 41. 32 mm (w) x 46. 27 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original combat ribbon, and in very fine condition.