Order of the Griffin, Civil Division, Grand Cross Breast Star
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SKU: 01.MSW.0102.102.01.000
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Consisting of an eight-pointed silver multi-rayed star, the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant griffin in silver gilt surrounded by a gilt knurled ring, and a broad red enameled ring inscribed “ALTIOR ADVERSIS”, with a vertical pinback, and a barrel hinge and round wire catch, measuring 84.44 mm (w) x 82.91 mm (h), weighing 60.8 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 Grand Cross Breast Star has longer diagonal rays compared to the Commander Cross Breast Star.
The Order became obsolete in 1918, following the end of the German Empire.
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