Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years Hold Clegg learned how to fly

Clegg learned how to fly privately at the London Flying Club at Hatfield

Six and a half weeks after joining the 85th Infantry Battalion

marked S 900 on reverse bottom arm

as did the other Allied forces

still tied together with string stemming from the factory

Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Grand Duchy. A Military Long Service Cross, Ii Class, For 15 Years Hold Clegg learned how to fly(Militr Dienstkreuz Unteroffiziere II. Klasse fr 15 Jahre). Instituted 1 July 1846 by Grand Duke George. (1869 1913 issue). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central medallion bearing a monogram of Grand Duke George, the reverse with a central medallion bearing a number 12 in Roman numerals, unmarked, measuring 37. 23 mm (w) x 41. 51 mm (h), weighing 13. 6 grams, in very fine condition.