Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude Scabbard also in silver-plated tombac

Scabbard also in silver-plated tombac

Commanding 208 Squadron

This was a reference to the First Nation that inhabited the area before the Europeans

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light soiling on both sides

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude Scabbard also in silver-plated tombac1884 1918 Issue. An example of a Mecklenburg Schwerin Griffin Order (Greifen Order Komturkreuz); a silver gilt Maltese cross with red enamels; the obverse with a center silver gilt medallion, depicting a Griffin; the reverse plain, with enameled arms; on a double looped ring for suspension; unmarked; measuring 60. 85 mm (w) x 61. 26 mm (h); weighing 48. 4 grams; with the enamels worn; in overall fair condition.