Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 United Republic of with a comma over the

with a comma over the period after the "A" in "RAF" on the BWM

McCrae was inspired and began the draft for his now famous poem “In Flanders Fields”

General Sir James Willcocks sent the following message to General Keary: "Please convey to all ranks of Division my own and all their other comrades' best congratulations on having taken part in the battle near Ypres

In the base of the box a further handwritten note enclosing a geranium leaf

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander’s Cross, C. 1918 United Republic of with a comma over the(Greiffen Orden Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver gilt Maltese cross with very think red enamels on the arms of the cross; the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a Griffon; the reverse plain with red enamels on the arms of the cross; with a replacement loop suspension (the suspension ring appears to have been pierced through the upper suspension by force); with its period original ribbon; measuring 61. 85 mm (w) x 62.