Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude This was a reference to

This was a reference to the First Nation that inhabited the area before the Europeans

vaulted with toned silver frame

Commanding 208 Squadron

They also saw action during the Second World War and fought in every theater that Italy was involved in

two horizontal bars above and the box framing the aforementioned insignias in angled rolled gold-coloured bullion wire

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 GTRexclude This was a reference to1884 1918 Issue. An example of a Mecklenburg Schwerin Griffin Order (Greifen Order Komturkreuz); a silver gilt Maltese cross with red enamels; the obverse with a center silver gilt medallion, depicting a Griffin; the reverse plain, with enameled arms; on a double looped ring for suspension; unmarked; measuring 60. 85 mm (w) x 61. 26 mm (h); weighing 48. 4 grams; with the enamels worn; in overall fair condition.