Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A War Service Cross, II Class

(Kreuz für Auszeichnung im Kriege II. Klasse). Instituted 11 August 1914 by Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich VI. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Adolf Friedrich VI, the six o’clock arm bearing an institution date of “1914”, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “TAPFER UND TREU” (“BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”), unmarked, measuring 40.27 mm (w) x 43.98 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, in near extremely fine condition.