Mecklenburg-Schwerin MVK II 1914

[Tom Y]

The basic MVK was instituted by Friedrich Franz II in 1848 and issued in all ensuing wars with a change of date. Friedrich Franz IV renewed it in 1915 with the date 1914. The earlier form, let's call it type 1, was struck early in the war. At some time later the design was changed slightly with a different crown and all capitals on the reverse. It was awarded until 1929.

[Tom Y]

The dimensions were changed slightly.

and there was a fair difference in weight. My type 1 example, with ribbon, weighs 16.3gm and the type 2 17.9gm. There is also a difference in the background, with a much more delicate stippling.

[P.F.]

I for one found this informative. Thank you Tom.

Pierce

[Chip]

I did too! Thanks for taking the trouble to show us.

Chip

[sambolini]

Hi,

Great information. I never knew this. Thanks for sharing, it's very interesting.

Kind regards,

Sam

[seeheld]

The basic MVK was instituted by Friedrich Franz II in 1848 and issued in all ensuing wars with a change of date. Friedrich Franz IV renewed it in 1915 with the date 1914. The earlier form, let's call it type 1, was struck early in the war. At some time later the design was changed slightly with a different crown and all capitals on the reverse. It was awarded until 1929.

I'm sorry, but I'm not agree with you. Your 1st Type is one of the last types from the middle twenties. This is not a official awarded one, because this was for sale on many jeweliers in Germany.

Your 2nd Type is the first Type...

Best regards

Seeheld