Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction his embroidered R

his embroidered R

He served during the Battle of britain

THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following award of the George Medal

In stamped brass with stamped nickel plated face plate affixed by solder points

2nd Lieutenant Cavalry (June 1940)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction his embroidered R(Greiffen Orden Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver gilt Maltese cross with very think red enamels on the arms of the cross; the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a Griffon; the reverse plain with red enamels on the arms of the cross; with a replacement loop suspension (the suspension ring appears to have been pierced through the upper suspension by force); with its period original ribbon; measuring 61. 85 mm (w) x 62.