Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Officer's Cross, By H. Rose, C. 1914 Auction This was pioneering work: before

This was pioneering work: before Ferry Command

USS De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke

He was a resident of Rainy River

even personally manning a Lewis Gun during the action

France on September 11

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. A Griffin Order, Officer's Cross, By H. Rose, C. 1914 Auction This was pioneering work: before(Greiffen Orden). 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, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge catch assembly, marked H. Rose, Schwerin on the reverse, measuring 60. 43 mm (w) x 59. 96 mm (h), weighing 30. 3 grams, in overall extremely fine condition. This offering is