Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Commander’s Cross, C.1910 Auction measuring 116 mm (w) x

measuring 116 mm (w) x 34 mm (h)

constructed of golden-yellow machine embroidery

Has never worn glasses since enlistment

advancing to Warrant Officer 1st Class

Footnote: Very little is known about the lives of both Heinz-Günther and Hans-Ulrich von Zabiensky

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Commander’s Cross, C.1910 Auction measuring 116 mm (w) x(Greifenorden Komturkreuz). Instituted by Duke Frederick Francis IV on 15 September 1884. (1884 1918 Issue). A silver gilt Maltese Cross with red enameled arms, the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a raised Griffin, the reverse plain with red enamels on the arms of the cross, on loop for suspension from its period original neck ribbon, unmarked, measuring 61. 70 mm (w) x 64. 06 mm (h), weighing 32. 4 grams, in extremely