Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A First War Period Order Of The Griffin; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed Signed by the squadron commander

Signed by the squadron commander

in preparation for service overseas with the 3rd Canadian Labour Battalion

Footnote: The Order of the Nile was instituted in 1915 by Sultan Hussein Kamel

with insignia for Coburg and Gotha Dvision “E”

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A First War Period Order Of The Griffin; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed Signed by the squadron commanderA First War period Grand Cross set from an old European collection. Sash badge in silver gilt with extremely well executed red enamels, unmarked, measuring 68. 8 mm x 74. 5 mm, on a full length sash, thin yet visible enamel hairline crack evident on 3 o'clock on the reverse arm; and impressive Breast Star of multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red enamels, maker marked "H. ROSE SCHWERIN" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 83. 5 mm x 84. 3