Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 9-Year Long Military Service Cross, c.1900

(Militärdienstkreiz III. Klasse für 9 Dienstjahre der Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften). Instituted 2 March 1869 by Grand Duke Friedrich Wilhelm. (1869-1913 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.