House Order of the Wendish Crown

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Order was instituted by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on 12 May 1864.
Order was awarded to citizens who rendered meritorious civil and military service to the Mecklenburg houses.
Order was awarded in four classes: Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander and Knight, plus Gold and Silver Merit Crosses.