Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Cross For Distinction In War, Ii Class, With Combatant’s Ribbon Archive marked “925” silver fineness

marked “925” silver fineness

in support of the landings at Gallipoli and the Dardanelles

green felt backer

and 410 mm x 12 mm at its largest adjustable setting

the obverse consisting of a swordfish lying on top of a length of richly-textured rope

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Cross For Distinction In War, Ii Class, With Combatant’s Ribbon Archive marked “925” silver fineness(Kreuz fr Auszeichnung im Kriege, II. Klasse mit Kmpferband). Constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Crossed Patte with ribbed arms, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with a central medallion bearing an inscription of TAPFER UND TREU (BRAVE AND LOYAL) inside of a laurel wreath, unmarked, measuring 41. 86 mm (w) x