Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Commander Cross
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SKU: 01.MSW.0102.103.01.000
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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 o’clock 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), weighing 40.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), minor tarnishing and flecking of enamels evident, otherwise in near extremely fine condition.
The Order of the Griffin was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV and was awarded to recognise outstanding achievements and benevolent service to the public.
Until August of 1904, the order was exclusively awarded in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Following the signing of an agreement, the order became a common award between Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz. As such, from this point onward the Grand Dukes of both states were joint Grand Masters of the order.
The Grand Commanders and Commanders of the order were both awarded the Commander Cross. However, the Grand Commanders were also awarded The Commander Cross Breast Star.
The Order became obsolete in 1918, following the end of the German Empire.
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