Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Military Service Cross
(Militärdienstkreiz III. Klasse für 9 Dienstjahre der Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften). 1868-1913 issue. Constructed of copper, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich Franz, the reverse with central Roman numerals “IX”, unmarked, measuring 35.38 mm (w) x 42.34 mm (h), weighing 12.8 grams, in very fine condition.