Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Commander’s Cross, C.1916 Buy Now The ribbon’s resemblance to the

The ribbon’s resemblance to the ribbon of the Medal for Military Valor may also indicate they were intended as awards for valour in the combined army

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Due to the mountainous terrain of Italy

this fine quality armband is red wool with gold bullion and blue cord trim running the full length on both sides

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffon, Commander’s Cross, C.1916 Buy Now The ribbon’s resemblance to the(Greifenorden, Komteurkreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). In silver gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, obverse with a central gilt medallion depicting a raised Griffin, the reverse featuring red enamels, the twelve oclock arm with a pebbled fan with a loop accommodating a suspension ring connecting to a period original shortened neck ribbon, measuring 61. 60 mm (w) x 66. 62 mm (h),