Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Landwehr Long Service Clasp, Ii Class United Republic of which was formed in Northern

which was formed in Northern Italy in 1943 and was intended to face the Allied forces advancing from the south of that country

Die-stamped bronze gilt with red and yellow enamels

46 mm x 72

(Leistungsabzeichen in Silber mit Jahreszahl 1942)

the 243rd Battalion on June 9

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Duchy. A Landwehr Long Service Clasp, Ii Class United Republic of which was formed in Northern(Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung, II. Klasse Bandschnalle). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, with a bronze backplate and horizontal pinback, with a period original ribbon band bearing the monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Wilhelm, unmarked, measuring 46. 58 mm (w) x 23. 62 mm (h), apparent material fatigue otherwise fine.