Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction his embroidered R

his embroidered R

1942 and then appointed to H

He served during the Battle of britain

hallmarked on the bottom of the lower arm

2nd Lieutenant Cavalry (June 1940)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction his embroidered R(Greiffen Orden Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver gilt Maltese cross with very think red enamels on the arms of the cross; the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a Griffon; the reverse plain with red enamels on the arms of the cross; with a replacement loop suspension (the suspension ring appears to have been pierced through the upper suspension by force); with its period original ribbon; measuring 61. 85 mm (w) x 62.