Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Commander, By H. Rose, C. 1914 GTRexclude 03mm(w) x 62

03mm(w) x 62

1863 at the age of 60

triangular shape

vertical pinback

die-stamped silvered metal with red and black paint

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Commander, By H. Rose, C. 1914 GTRexclude 03mm(w) x 62(Greiffen Orden, Bruststern zum Komturkreuz). Instituted in 1884 by Groherzog Friedrich Franz IV. (Issued 1884 1918). An eight pointed multi rayed star alternating between strands of larger rays and smaller rays, the obverse with a central pebbled medallion in silver gilt bearing a leftward facing griffin, surrounded by a knurled ring, a broad red enameled ring inscribed ALTIOR ADVERSIS (Against all Odds) in silver gilt, the reverse plain, with a