Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Knight's Cross, C.1916 Hold illustrating a map of south-east

illustrating a map of south-east France and western Italy

printed and bound in Hong Kong by Wing King Tong Company

black and green enamels

hallmarked with a rooster surrounded by a "B" and "II" (900 silver) within a pentagon border and maker marked "IKOM" on the reverse

as well as light loss of gilt throughout

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Knight's Cross, C.1916 Hold illustrating a map of south-east(Greifenorden). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). In bronze 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 oclock arm with a pebbled fan with a loop accommodating a twisted suspension ring connecting to a triangular original ribbon, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 46. 50 mm (h), near extremely fine.