Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross Star, By Heinrich Rose, C.1910 Auction the exterior trimmed along both

the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses

7 mm and 15

The iconic image of the exhibition

A Heer (Army) Ferrier Sleeve Badge

fraying evident on the inside lid liner

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross Star, By Heinrich Rose, C.1910 Auction the exterior trimmed along both(Greifen Orden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central raised gilt medallion bearing a finely detailed gilt Griffin, surrounded by a ribbed silver ring, within a ring of red enamel bearing a raised gilt inscription of ALTIOR ADVERSIS (AGAINST ALL ODDS) and laurel leaf branches,