Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Griffon Order, Commander's Star, By H. Rose, C.1900 United Republic of Generally in very fine condition

Generally in very fine condition

There is a moderate 25 mm hole in the red silk within the laurel wreath with a small burn hole in the lower section of the upper arm of the cross

He returned overseas and is credited with having served in China from July 13

1918 and was sent down line to No

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Griffon Order, Commander's Star, By H. Rose, C.1900 United Republic of Generally in very fine condition(Greifen Orden, Bruststern zum Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver eight rayed star consisting of four larger and four smaller rays; the obverse with a raised central silver gilt medallion depicting a griffon, surrounded by a broad ring of red enamels, inscribed ALTIOR ADVERSIS in silver gilt lettering; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback with a functional hinge catch assembly; marked H. Rose, Schwerin on the reverse; measuring 79. 51