Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 GTRexclude and around the rim have

and around the rim have the words “the brave and strong one overcomes adversity”

a special grade awarded to civilians and civil personnel

1939 during the North Sea operations

the obverse with a central monogram of Landgrave Ferdinand

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 GTRexclude and around the rim haveA very fine quality Grand Cross set of insignia by H. Rose, Schwerin, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 67mm x 74mm, unmarked; Star, in silver gilt and enamels, 84mm, marked on reverse H. Rose, Schwerin; both of excellent quality manufacture, with original sash ribbon, no chipping to enamels, with nice dark patina, in mint condition; a superb quality set of insignia.