Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation

Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation inscribed "Colonel JOHN J

Royal Musicians Corps and 10th Royal Hussars

intact screwposts

Lieutenant Colonel Garay's untiring efforts in the advancement of plans and programs

with a fasces bearing an eagle's head at the far left

Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation(Friedrich August Kreuz I. Klasse). Instituted 24 September 1914 by Grand Duke Frederick Augustus II. (Issued 1914 1918). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, presenting as a blackened Cross Patte, joined through the arms by a laurel wreath, with central raised initials of Frederick Augustus II, topped by Oldenburg Crown, with bottom date of 1914, unmarked, reverse with screw back apparatus featuring plate and nut, measuring 44. 70 mm (w) x 44. 41