Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of Collars: Bronze gilt

Collars: Bronze gilt

to safety across war-torn Russia and Eastern Europe

with feathered headdress

Pluze with a strength of 26 officers and 595 other ranks

dated "1922" at the base

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of Collars: Bronze gilt1884 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.