Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, C.1917 Auction Archive Friedrich Franz III was initially

Friedrich Franz III was initially unable to take control of government affairs due to his state of health and the fact that he was residing in southern France at the time

with a brown faux leather (leatherette) exterior

and it was soon discovered that his actual birth day was March 22

All three feature good patinas

Olympischen Spiele 1936 in Berlin"

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, C.1917 Auction Archive Friedrich Franz III was initially(Greifen Orden, Grokreuz). Instituted on 15. 9. 1884 by Grand Ducke Friedrich Franz III. (Issued 1884 1918). The sash bade consisting of silver gilt in the shape of a Maltese cross with red enameled arms on the obverse and reverse, the obverse with a central pebbled gilt medallion bearing a rampant Griffon in silver gilt, on a double loop for suspension from its period original and full length sash ribbon, measuring 68. 45 mm (w) x 67. 06 mm (h),