Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Honour Cross, by Heinrich Rose visually-hidden It features a paper applique

It features a paper applique of the maker

33 mm (w)x 45

this is a fine example of a later war period helmet in near extremely fine condition

acorn and oak leaves insignia on the clip

two Iranian Pahlavi Empire Air Force Uniform Patches (both in light blue and black embroidery

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Honour Cross, by Heinrich Rose visually-hidden It features a paper applique(Greifenorden Ehrenkreuz). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884 1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross, the obverse with red enameled arms displaying pronounced hatching, overlaid by a central pebbled and gilt medallion bearing a raised Griffin, in turn situated within a gilded circular ring, the reverse with a wide barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting