{"product_id":"ff-friedrich-franz-kreuz-1914-orden-mecklenburg-an-nadel-erinnerung-1-wk","title":"Mecklenburg – Frederick Francis Cross (FF Cross) 1914 – with pin – WWI – collector's reproduction (post-1945), condition 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMecklenburg – Friedrich-Franz-Kreuz (FF Cross) 1914 – Pin-back – WWI\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 31.012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Note: This is a high-quality collector's reproduction (repro), manufactured after 1945 – not an original.\u003c\/strong\u003e The piece is crafted in very good quality and is hardly distinguishable from the original – ideal for displays, exhibitions, or as a collection supplement. Pin-back. Condition 2. From old dealer stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gallantry award \/ Order (pin-back)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friedrich-Franz-Kreuz (FF Cross)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwarded by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear of foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1914\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e WWI (1914–1918)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttachment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pin-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector's reproduction \/ Repro (post-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high – hardly distinguishable from the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 (very good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e From old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Friedrich-Franz-Kreuz and the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich-Franz-Kreuz\u003c\/strong\u003e (short: FF Cross) was the most significant gallantry award of the \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/strong\u003e in World War I – founded in 1914 by Grand Duke \u003cstrong\u003eFriedrich Franz IV of Mecklenburg-Schwerin\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was awarded in two classes: The pin-back version (breast decoration) is the higher class and consequently rarer. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was one of the larger North German federal states in the German Empire – yet its awards are among the rarest German individual state orders, as they were only awarded to Mecklenburg soldiers and members of allied units. Also available: Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross 1st Class (Art. No. 32.918), Anhalt Friedrich Cross 1st Class (Art. No. 30.160), Anhalt Friedrich Cross 2nd Class (Art. No. 32.919) and Kaiser Wilhelm Order Colonies (Art. No. 32.925).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCombined orders are worthwhile: Combine several items and save on shipping costs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53430918054217,"sku":"31012","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/31.012a.jpg?v=1764573598","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/ff-friedrich-franz-kreuz-1914-orden-mecklenburg-an-nadel-erinnerung-1-wk","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}