Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Honour Cross, C.1915 GTRexclude some oxidation evident to the

some oxidation evident to the core

set around a backplate with horizontal pinback and affixed its period original ribbon

Also affixed to the ring are two magnetic metal buttons which feature an original two-piece black leather chinstrap

the Regiment was

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Honour Cross, C.1915 GTRexclude some oxidation evident to the(Greifen Orden, Ehrenkreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with red enameled arms, with a central medallion bearing a raised Griffin, the reverse with five visible rivets securing the structure together, with a barrel hinge and banjo style vertical pinback meeting a round catch, unmarked, measuring 56. 12 mm (w) x