Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years Hold taken on strength in France

taken on strength in France on July 17th

still tied together with string stemming from the factory

marked S 900 on reverse bottom arm

1953 and was to draw pay of a Radio Mechanic Group 3 effective May 23rd

as did the other Allied forces

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years Hold taken on strength in France(Militr Dienstkreuz Unteroffiziere II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 1 July 1846 by Grand Duke George. (1869 1913 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a monogram of Grand Duke George, the reverse with a central medallion bearing a number 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 23 mm (w) x 41. 51 mm (h), weighing 13. 6 grams, in very fine condition.