Mecklenburg-Schwerin. An Order Of The Griffin, Miniature, C. 1914 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bearing double-sided white cotton discs

bearing double-sided white cotton discs stitched into place just off-centre toward the hoist edge

constructed of black cotton with silver-grey machine embroidery

two with triple push pins

stating that he had one years' previous service with the 15th Light Horse (the predecessor of the South Alberta Light Horse)

The blade has a full length fuller on both sides

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. An Order Of The Griffin, Miniature, C. 1914 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bearing double-sided white cotton discsInstituted September 15, 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. In silver gilt, a red enamelled Maltese Cross, the obverse center medallion presents an embossed rearing griffin, reverse is plain, measures 17. 22mm (w) x 17. 83mm (h), weighs 1. 8 grams, heavy enamel damage to the 9 oclock arm, light contact, better than fine condition.