Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Knight’s Cross, C.1914 United Republic of A second war sweetheart pennant

A second war sweetheart pennant depicting a Luftwaffe member

35 mm (w) x 34

the rim secured in place to the body of the compass via eight small screws

original ribbon suspended from an ornate hanger with pinback

the underside of the shoulder boards constructed of field-grey wool

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Knight’s Cross, C.1914 United Republic of A second war sweetheart pennant(Greiffen Orden, Ritterkreuz). Instituted in 1884 by Groherzog Friedrich Franz IV. (Issued 1884 1918). A red enameled Maltese cross, the obverse with a central pebbled medallion in silver gilt bearing a leftward facing griffin, the reverse plain without enamels, suspended from a later replaced double looped ring, measuring 43. 67 mm (w) x 43. 61 mm (h), weighing 18. 5 grams, in overall better than very fine condition. This offering is a part of the