Mecklenburg-Strelitz question

[Ferg1]

Hi Guys,I think that I may have fallen on my feet. The postman has just delivered a package. Contained is a Mecklenburg-Strelitz second class cross (1914) on a combatants ribbon. The ring is marked 'G' , it is silvered bronze which puts it at 1916-1918. The detail is stunning much better than the other one ( also marked 'G' on the ring) that I have. My existing one has 'Tapfer und Treu' as the inscription but the new one has ' FUR TAPFERKEIT 'as the inscription. The lettering has been ' sparkled ' as has the cypher and crown then lacquered to keep the shine ,which it still has. Can any one give me any info on this, I cannot post a pic but if any one can for me that would be great. I have not seen another of this type and read that there were only 25 awarded to nobility and VIP officers. Any info would be great.Ferg1.

[Tom Y]

[dond]

Nice one Ferg. Here is the only one I have:

[Ferg1]

Hi Dond, what does the reverse inscription read on the Mecklenburg cross, Tapfer und Treue? Ferg1.

[dond]

I'll check when I get home.

[dond]

Ferg, it has 'Tapfer und Treu' on the reverse.

[Guest Rick Research]

like this late war one:

[HeikoGrusdat]

I can show you this very nice silver piece......

[Ferg1]

Some nice pieces ,guys. Just to up-date on my ' FUR TAPFERKEIT ' example .I have had it silver checked and it turns out that it is solid silver not silvered bronze. So it is an early piece.Ferg1

[HeikoGrusdat]

.........and here is the little guy of this family..............

[HeikoGrusdat]

..................and now..................just for you Ferg...................... the big brother of this family...................... Pinback cross first class "F?r Tapferkeit"................extremely rare piece with the magic reverse................

[HeikoGrusdat]

.........here it is.......... look at the 2 hooks on the left and the right side...........great work !!!!!

[Dave Danner]

From the late Neal O'Connor's last volume, here is the Appendix listing the 25 recipients of the "F?r Tapferkeit" version of the MStK2:

[Wild Card]

Gentlemen,

You have posted some fantastic pieces here - thank you. All that I can offer is an old Grandfather...

[Wild Card]

(Reverse)

[Wild Card]

and a playmate for Heiko?s little guy.

Thank you again,

Wild Card

[Ferg1]

Thanks guys for the pictures and info,some great pieces there, anymore???? That is a wonderful FUR TAPFERKEIT first class cross with ' fangs ' and all !! Thanks also to Dave for printing the rolls list of the cross,very interesting. I wonder who got mine? Or maybe it was surplus stock? Ferg1.