Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of Consisting of: a Minesweeper Badge

Consisting of: a Minesweeper Badge with certificate (211x297mm

with feathered headdress

The upper wing of Boelcke's machine was torn in half by Bohme's landing gear

crafted out of silvered bronze and white

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of Consisting of: a Minesweeper Badge1884 1918 Issue. An example of a Mecklenburg Schwerin Griffin Order (Greifen Order Komturkreuz); a silver gilt Maltese cross with red enamels; the obverse with a center silver gilt medallion, depicting a Griffin; the reverse plain, with enameled arms; on a double looped ring for suspension; unmarked; measuring 60. 85 mm (w) x 61. 26 mm (h); weighing 48. 4 grams; with the enamels worn; in overall fair condition.