Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross

SKU: 01.MSW.0102.101.01

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  • Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross Obverse
  • Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross Obverse
  • Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross Reverse
  • Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    September 15, 1884
  • remarks
    The Grand Cross is made of silver gilt. Crosses made from white metal gilt are known to exist. They are valued at around 3/4 of the price of a silver gilt specimen.

History


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 Order became obsolete in 1918, following the end of the German Empire.

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Versions

  • Price

    $1,350 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

  • Size

    68x68mm

  • Maker

    H. Rose, Schwerin; J. Godet & Sohn, Berlin

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