Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Knight Auction 1936 and signed in blue

1936 and signed in blue ink by the 2nd Admiral of the North Sea

The handle grip is composed of a matte brass frame with double-sided white celluloid inserts

the reverse bearing city coats of arms circumscribed by depictions of athletes

all on original ribbons and featuring seven awards including

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Knight Auction 1936 and signed in blue(Greifenorden Kreuz der Komture und Grokomtur mit Etui). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms demonstrating a rich hatching, the obverse overlaid by a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg royal Griffin, situated within a circular ring, the twelve oclock arm topped by a pebbled fan perforated with a