he stated that "In the event of my death on my death
A Luftwaffe Enlisted/NCO breast eagle constructed of grey thread on blue-grey backing
with two laurel branches underneath
(Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes)
Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Military Merit Cross, Ii Class, C.1914 Auction Archive he stated that "In the(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.