Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 Hold the obverse with a central

the obverse with a central medallion bearing the crowned cipher of King Ludwig II within a border in the form of a buckled belt inscribed with lettering reading Merenti (Latin - Merit)

miniatures extremely fine

BEGEER UTRECHT" with a small target flanked by bullets on either side just below the arms

measuring 16x16 mm

crazing and wear in the leather

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Military Merit Cross For 12 Years Of Service, C.1860 Hold the obverse with a central(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