Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross Star, By Heinrich Rose, C.1910 United Republic of Four Pieces of Cloth Insignia

Four Pieces of Cloth Insignia - From fine to extremely fine

this is a complete and wonderfully conditioned set

the twelve o’clock arm with an integral loop and suspension ring

measuring 79 mm x 74 mm

Bush creation of ‘One Army’ in Hawaii

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross Star, By Heinrich Rose, C.1910 United Republic of Four Pieces of Cloth Insignia(Greifen Orden, Bruststern zum Grokreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of silver with enamels, consisting of an eight pointed radiant star, the obverse with a central raised gilt medallion bearing a finely detailed gilt Griffin, surrounded by a ribbed silver ring, within a ring of red enamel bearing a raised gilt inscription of ALTIOR ADVERSIS (AGAINST ALL ODDS) and laurel leaf branches,