Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross
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SKU: 01.MSW.0102.101.01.000
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Consisting of silver gilt in the shape of a Maltese cross with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse, the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant griffin in silver gilt, on a double loop for suspension from its period original and full length sash ribbon, measuring 68.45 mm (w) x 67.06 mm (h), weighing 36.1 grams. in overall near extremely fine condition.
The Order of the Griffin was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV and was awarded to recognise 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.
The Order became obsolete in 1918, following the end of the German Empire.
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