Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Officer's Cross, By H. Rose, C. 1914 Auction and that having duly taken

and that having duly taken and subscribed the Oaths of Qualification

which led to the Battle of Gallipoli

just below the epaulette strap

The only known manufacturer of this award (both versions) was Zagreb's foundry Braća Knaus

ID Tag in aluminum

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Officer's Cross, By H. Rose, C. 1914 Auction and that having duly taken(Greiffen Orden). Instituted in 1884 by Groherzog Friedrich Franz IV. (Issued 1884 1918). A red enameled Maltese cross, the obverse with a central pebbled medallion in silver gilt bearing a leftward facing griffin, the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked H. Rose, Schwerin on the reverse, measuring 60. 43 mm (w) x 59. 96 mm (h), weighing 30. 3 grams, in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is