Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction 2nd Lieutenant Cavalry (June 1940)

2nd Lieutenant Cavalry (June 1940)

hallmarked on the bottom of the lower arm

THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following award of the George Medal

He served during the Battle of britain

in case of issue (case good very fine condition)

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 Auction 2nd Lieutenant Cavalry (June 1940)(Greiffen Orden Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver gilt Maltese cross with very think red enamels on the arms of the cross; the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a Griffon; the reverse plain with red enamels on the arms of the cross; with a replacement loop suspension (the suspension ring appears to have been pierced through the upper suspension by force); with its period original ribbon; measuring 61. 85 mm (w) x 62.