Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Cross For War Merit, Ii Class, C.1916 United Republic of The emblem features a central

The emblem features a central gold Dutch national lion rampant on a Prince’s Flag-style orange

After the war

on full length original neck ribbon

The “A” class certificate was awarded for the completion of a 30 second solo flight without maneuvers

slightly bent to pinch the matchbox

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Cross For War Merit, Ii Class, C.1916 United Republic of The emblem features a central(Kreuz fr Auszeichnung im Kriege II. Klasse). Instituted 11 August 1914 by Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich VI. (1916 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with pebbled arms, the obverse with a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Adolph Friedrich VI, within a laurel wreath, the six oclock arm with a date of 1914, the reverse with a central raised inscription of TAPFER UND