Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 United Republic of gray cotton mesh backer with

gray cotton mesh backer with uniform snap attachment

with a hook and catch on the opening for closure

31 mm (w) x 102

bronze gilt buckle closure at the back of the neck has a two-piece construction

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Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 United Republic of gray cotton mesh backer with(Militr Dienstkreuz fr 12 Dienstjahren). Instituted 1 July 1846 by Grand Duke George. (1846 1872 issue). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with a central monogram of Grand Duke George, the reverse with a central number 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 00 mm (w) x 41. 78 mm (h), weighing 14. 6 gram (inclusive of ribbon), in near