the Second World War medals with original ribbons
Was created to reward non-Catholic officer`s within the French Army
identify him as either a Colonel of the General Staff or a General der Flieger
marked "MODELLO DEPOSITATO / RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" on the blackened reverse
Raymond Lawrence Gleadow served with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve from March 5
Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Merit Medal In Silver Auction the Second World War medals(Verdienstmedaille in Silber). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1859 1872 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 II circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with an inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE, within an oak leaf wreath, unmarked, measuring 40. 88 mm in diameter, weighing 30. 0 grams, minor