Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Unique Russian Made Order Of The Griffon In Gold, By D.i. Osipov United Republic of the cap measuring 290 mm

the cap measuring 290 mm (w) x 130 mm (h)

as discovered offerings

with a functional exterior leatherette hinge

copperwash bronze

two bars with a 1939 Iron Cross Second Class and Eastern Winter Campaign medal

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Unique Russian Made Order Of The Griffon In Gold, By D.i. Osipov United Republic of the cap measuring 290 mm(Greifenorden, Grokreuz Miniatur). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Groherzog Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). A unique Gold example of the order, exquisitely manufactured in Gold with enamels, consisting of a red enameled Maltese Cross, obverse with a central pebbled medallion bearing a leftward facing griffin, the reverse plain, the 12 oclock arm with a pebbled fan bearing a loop for suspension from its period original bowtie style ribbon, of