graham Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Here is a Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War 2nd class award, comments welcomed. This one has the Godet manufacturing 'G' marking on the ring. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks VtwinVince. Here is another without the Godet marking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi Graham What a beauty. Not easy to find. 8500 crosses were awarded during WW1. Congrats Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 1, 2021 Author Share Posted February 1, 2021 Thanks Christophe. Yes the ones marked with the 'G' on the ring do not come up that often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Very true. You have any first class examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Nice cross, Does anyone know if Godet an award cross or a second piece? v/r chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 3, 2021 Author Share Posted February 3, 2021 Chuck, They were award pieces up until 1923. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Krause Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 04th of February 1925 was the last award. Best, Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Daniel, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Very nice pieces, particularly the Godet., I've been on the lookout for ibne myself and seen the attached, would welcome an appraisal if possible, award piece or second piece, regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackcowboyBS Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 You can read about a reciepent of this cross here: Freiherr Grote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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