Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on the laterally-pierced ball

hallmarked on the laterally-pierced ball suspension with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver

the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process

the reverse with two threaded studs

as noted on the reverse of Alfred Walter Sikes' photo)

50 mm (w) x 24

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked on the laterally-pierced ball(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.