Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 Newly Listed Simonds was Honourary Colonel of

Simonds was Honourary Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Canada at the time of the regiment's 100th anniversary in October 1962

He served in the 7th Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Reserve Infantry Regiment 76 “Hamburg”

Almost three months after being reported as a POW

Beginning on 4 July 1940

interior of case covering is engraved FAB

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 Newly Listed Simonds was Honourary Colonel ofA very fine quality Grand Cross set of insignia by H. Rose, Schwerin, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 67mm x 74mm, unmarked; Star, in silver gilt and enamels, 84mm, marked on reverse H. Rose, Schwerin; both of excellent quality manufacture, with original sash ribbon, no chipping to enamels, with nice dark patina, in mint condition; a superb quality set of insignia.