Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of marked with the RZM Reichszeugmeisterei

marked with the RZM Reichszeugmeisterei insignia and maker marked "M1/90 " (Apreck & Vrage

Footnote: Legion of Merit Citation inscribed "Colonel JOHN J

measuring 53 mm (w) x 77 mm (h - inclusive of crown with horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross)

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

A) naming officially impressed

Oldenburg, Duchy. A I Class Friedrich-August-Kreuz, C.1915 United Republic of marked with the RZM Reichszeugmeisterei(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