Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of dated "1922" at the base

dated "1922" at the base

The upper wing of Boelcke's machine was torn in half by Bohme's landing gear

Pluze with a strength of 26 officers and 595 other ranks

to safety across war-torn Russia and Eastern Europe

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander Cross, C.1914 United Republic of dated "1922" at the base1884 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.