The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War, First Class. Unnamed as issued. A slightly convex silver cross pattée with a beaded edge line to the arms. In the centre 'FUR TAPFERKEIT' (For Bravery) on two lines within a laurel wreath circle and '1914' on the lower arm. Reverse: Plain with a vertical pin brooch.
The Cross First Class for Distinction in War was established on 1 January 1915 as a higher class of the original Cross for Distinction in War (there had been no First Class in the Franco-Prussian War version of 1871). It was awarded, without regard to rank, for repeated acts of outstanding bravery before the enemy. This medal forms part of a collection assembled by the Memorial in the 1920s for display.
Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War, Second Class. Unnamed as issued. A silver cross pattée with a beaded edge line to the arms. Obverse: In the centre a crown over 'FA' surrounded by a
Mecklenburg-Strelitz Frederich Franz-Alexander Cross. Unnamed as issued. A silver cross pattée convex with a lined edge with scrolls on the arm ends. Obverse: The busts of Alexander and Frederich Fran
Mecklenburg-Schwerin Military Merit Cross, First Class. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: A convex cross pattée with a raised serrated edge line. 'FF' in the centre, a crown on the top arm and '1914' on the
Prussian 1914 Iron Cross, First Class. Unnamed as issued. A convex cross patee of iron with a beaded silver edge backing plate. Obverse: A Prussian crown over 'W' in the centre and '1914' on the lower
Mecklenburg-Strelitz Adolf Frederich Cross. Unnamed as issued. A blackened alloy cross with short, straight sided arms that widen slightly outwards to shallow convex curved ends. Obverse: An oval laur
Mecklenburg-Strelitz Commemorative Medal. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The initial 'AF' surmounted by a crown over '17 JUNI 1906'. Reverse: Crossed swords over 'MIT GOTT FUR KAISER, FURST UND VATERLAND
