Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude A 1938 KDF (Strength through

A 1938 KDF (Strength through Joy/Kraft Durch Freude) 650 Jahresfeier (1288-1938) der Schlacht bei Worringen badge

Accompanied with its original wax paper wrappings and its original box of issue

Glue residue on the reverse of the Observer Wing from previous board mounting

This was a reference to the First Nation that inhabited the area before the Europeans

vaulted with toned silver frame

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude A 1938 KDF (Strength through1884 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.