Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander's Cross, C.1918 Hold He was killed in action

He was killed in action on 25th July 1944 by enemy mortar fire

topped by a royal crown and above an inscription “PREUSSENS TAPFERN KRIEGERN” (“PRUSSIA’S BRAVE WARRIORS”)

printed in blue and gold-coloured inks on a white base

In the rank of Lieutenant

an iron cross paty

Mecklenburg-Schwerin. A Griffin Order, Commander's Cross, C.1918 Hold He was killed in action1884 1918 Issue. (Greiffen Orden). A silver gilt Maltese cross with very thick red enamels on the arms of the cross; the obverse with a round central silver gilt medallion depicting a griffon; the reverse plain with fine red enamels on the arms of the cross, measuring 62. 03 mm (w) x 62. 05 mm (h); weighing 31. 3 grams; residue in griffin, missing suspension loop, in overall very fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin