Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Griffon Order, Commander's Star, By H. Rose, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 1915 at Armentieres

1915 at Armentieres

glue residue evident on the reverse of the Navigator Wing from previous board mounting

England on January 8

8 million Reichsmarks in 1942

The precarious position of these brave fellows can be better appreciated by these last two messages

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Duchy. A Griffon Order, Commander's Star, By H. Rose, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 1915 at Armentieres(Greifen Orden, Bruststern zum Komturkreuz). Issued 1884 1918. A silver eight rayed star consisting of four larger and four smaller rays; the obverse with a raised central silver gilt medallion depicting a griffon, surrounded by a broad ring of red enamels, inscribed ALTIOR ADVERSIS in silver gilt lettering; the reverse with a vertical banjo style pinback with a functional hinge catch assembly; marked H. Rose, Schwerin on the reverse; measuring 79. 51