Germany WW1 Mecklenburg Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War 1914

Imperial Germany - Mecklenburg Strelitz: 
WW1 Cross for Distinction in War, 2nd Class, on 
combatants ribbon.
Inscribed: Tapfer und Treu - Brave and Loyal.
The medal was instituted, in 1 class, by Grand 
Duke Friedrich Wilhelm in 1871 and was issued 
for bravery to Officers, NCOs and Soldiers during 
the Franco - Prussian War. 
The Cross was revived, this time in 2 classes, by 
Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich VI, in 1914, in this 
form, with the cipher of Adolph Friedrich and 
the addition of the year "1914". 
It was awarded to combatants and to non 
combatants (on different ribbons) for bravery 
and the last award took place in 1924.
In total 8131 crosses were awarded.

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WW1 1914 -1918

Item 100% original - ribbon original.

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