Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. An Adolf Friedrich Cross Auction Archive WWII period manufacture

WWII period manufacture

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Metall und Kunstoff” on the reverse

A 1939 Erkelenz Kreistag badge

with the words “GOTT MIT UNS 1914” in each of the arms

the dragon below in dark green embroidery

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. An Adolf Friedrich Cross Auction Archive WWII period manufacture(Adolf Friedrich Kreuz). A cross constructed of blackened iron, the obverse centre presents an oval medallion, presenting the crowned initials AF for Adolf Friedrich, surrounded by a laurel wreath, the reverse centre presents the inscription FR WERKE DER KRIEGSHILFE 1917 (FOR WORKS OF WAR ASSISTANCE 1917), measuring 39. 24 mm (w) x 44. 39 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in good condition.