Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Commander’s Cross, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity 78 mm x 108 mm

78 mm x 108 mm

in overall near near very fine condition

in groups and at play

Wrapped around the upper crossguard is a portepee constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Commander’s Cross, C.1916 certificate_of_authenticity 78 mm x 108 mm(Greifenorden, Komteurkreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). In silver gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, obverse with a central gilt medallion depicting a raised Griffin, the reverse featuring red enamels, the twelve oclock arm with a pebbled fan with a loop accommodating a suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened neck ribbon, measuring 61. 60 mm (w) x 66. 62 mm (h),