Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Reserve Long Service Decoration, Ii Class Bar GTRexclude BENIN 1897 (A

BENIN 1897 (A

the pommel is nicely detailed with toned pebbling and an oakleaf background

dabs of brown paint evident on the exterior and on the underside skirt at the front

metal finished in the same paint as the buckle

it says that he is fit for service

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Reserve Long Service Decoration, Ii Class Bar GTRexclude BENIN 1897 (A(Landwehr Dienstauszeichnungen). Instituted on 1 August 1874. (1874 1913 Issue). A blackened iron clasp framing a purple ribbon with a light blue and yellow border stripes, the obverse centre bearing yellow silk embroidery inscribed F F II,the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measuring 47 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), and in near very fine condition.