Mecklenburg-Strelitz Cross for Distinction in War

[graham]

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.

[VtwinVince]

Very nice.

[graham]

Thanks VtwinVince.

Here is another without the Godet marking.

[Deruelle]

Hi Graham

What a beauty. Not easy to find. 8500 crosses were awarded during WW1. Congrats

Christophe

[graham]

Thanks Christophe. Yes the ones marked with the 'G' on the ring do not come up that often.

[VtwinVince]

Very true. You have any first class examples?

[chuck]

Nice cross, Does anyone know if Godet an award cross or a second piece?

 

v/r

chuck 

[graham]

Chuck,

They were award pieces up until 1923.

[Daniel Krause]

04th of February 1925 was the last award.

 

Best,

Daniel

[graham]

Daniel, thanks.

[Alex K]

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

[BlackcowboyBS]

You can read about a reciepent of this cross here: Freiherr Grote