Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 Hold On 14 January 1945

On 14 January 1945

The Bible which rests of the Altar of Sacrifice was the gift of his Royal Highness

on reverse is stamped at the catch end

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides

with a Luftwaffe 4 years of service ribbon (including Hoheitszeichen)

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 Hold On 14 January 1945(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