Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Knight Auction one crown with a hook

one crown with a hook on the its reverse

The handle grip is composed of a matte brass frame with double-sided white celluloid inserts

Accompanied by a Star of the Order

presenting minor wear surfaces

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Knight Auction one crown with a hook(Greifenorden Kreuz der Komture und Grokomtur mit Etui). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms demonstrating a rich hatching, the obverse overlaid by a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg royal Griffin, situated within a circular ring, the twelve oclock arm topped by a pebbled fan perforated with a