Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 15-Year Long Military Service Cross Newly Listed Two wartime variants were created

Two wartime variants were created to reward civilians who distinguished themselves during the World Wars

A Second War sweetheart pennant depicting a Kriegsmarine Seaman

with the body of the cap fabricated from a khaki cotton

Footnote: Creswell was awarded his ALSGCM in 1905

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A 15-Year Long Military Service Cross Newly Listed Two wartime variants were created(Militrdienstkreiz I. Klasse fr 15 Dienstjahre der Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften). 1913 1924 issue. Constructed of copper, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central monogram of Friedrich Franz, the reverse with central Roman numerals XV, unmarked, measuring 35. 46 mm (w) x 39. 42 mm (h), weighing 9. 1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in very fine condition.