Mecklenburg-Sterlitz, Grand Duchy. The Collar Of The Order Of The Wendish Crown, C.1916 Auction Archive Ten Years' Exemplary Service Badge

Ten Years' Exemplary Service Badge (two-piece construction

In fine zinc

30mm (w) x 49

39 (2)) and one "ČD"

Mecklenburg-Sterlitz, Grand Duchy. The Collar Of The Order Of The Wendish Crown, C.1916 Auction Archive Ten Years' Exemplary Service BadgeInstituted May 12, 1864. The unique collar of the order, worn by the Grand Duke, large silver gilt collar, comprising sixteen large link, alternating between griffins, in high relief and open talons, large monogram FFW links and green enamelled crowns, the central crown presents a small chain below the band for grand cross suspension, the reverse of each link is plain with two claw hooks on each edge of each link, connected by three or four adjoining