Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Houseorder Of The Wendish Crown, Knight’s Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude Camera A & B (Aerodrome)

Camera A & B (Aerodrome)

This is a rare example of a single decal 1940 SS helmet

with unusual replacement wreath suspension in place of the star and crescent

For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy on Leyte

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Houseorder Of The Wendish Crown, Knight’s Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude Camera A & B (Aerodrome)(Hausorden der Wendischen Krone Ritterkreuz). Issued 1864 1918. A Gold Maltese cross with white enameled arms, with silver gilt griffons between the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the Wendish Crown, surrounded by a red ring of enamels, inscribed AVITO VIRET HONORE (Latin It blooms in Honour); the reverse with a large central blue enameled medallion bearing the Royal Monogram of Friedrich Wilhelm in gold;