Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years certificate_of_authenticity the production of matches was

the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process

50 mm (w) x 24

the reverse with two threaded studs

as noted on the reverse of Alfred Walter Sikes' photo)

as part of the 8th Corps

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years certificate_of_authenticity the production of matches was(Militr Dienstkreuz Unteroffiziere II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 1 July 1846 by Grand Duke George. (1869 1913 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a monogram of Grand Duke George, the reverse with a central medallion bearing a number 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 23 mm (w) x 41. 51 mm (h), weighing 13. 6 grams, in very fine condition.