Order of the Griffin, Grand Cross Breast Star

SKU: 01.MSW.0102.102.01

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  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star
  • Grand Cross Breast Star
  • Grand Cross Breast Star

Attributes

  • country
    Germany
  • date of institution
    September 15, 1884
  • makers
    H. Rose, Schwerin; J. Godet & Sohn, Berlin

History


The Order was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III and was awarded to recognize 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.

Awards conferred for military merit featured crossed swords through the centre of the cross.

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

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  • Price

    $1600 USD

  • Composition

    Silver/Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: ALTIOR ADVERSIS

  • Size

    80mm

  • Maker

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

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