Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Ii Bronze Merit Medal, With Case, By Kullrich, C. 1900 Auction stamped "54"

stamped "54"

(Erinnerungsmedaille an die Befreiung von Riga)

circular Civil Defense insignia printed in red and blue inks on a triangular white cotton field

a shield on its breast

Upper Canada

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Friedrich Franz Ii Bronze Merit Medal, With Case, By Kullrich, C. 1900 Auction stamped "54"(Verdienstmedaille in Bronze Friedrich Franz II mit Etui). Instituted 28 February 1859 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II. (1872 1918 issue). Constructed of polished bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, the obverse bearing a central raised rightward facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central raised inscription of DEM VERDIENSTE (TO