Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of crafted out of silvered bronze

crafted out of silvered bronze and white

to safety across war-torn Russia and Eastern Europe

was deficient of the following articles of his arms

stating that he had seven years' previous military service with the 1st Worcestershire Regiment

with feathered headdress

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of crafted out of silvered bronze1884 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.