The Order of the Griffon was established prior to the founding of Pendor; this prestigious order of knights was the royal guards of the line of Cavalas.The plague of 198 wiped out a large number of the Order knights as well as the royal family. Anyone have distribution stats for the various grades? During a cleanup of an old collection I ran across an old manuscript by Eric Ludvigsen. Auction: 18001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals Lot: 670 (x) Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Order of the Griffin, Officer's breast Cross, by H. Rose, 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, miniscule enamel repair to termini of one ray, otherwise nearly extremely fine, in emboassed and fitted case of issue Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. The following ancestors have been documented to have been resident, prior to 12 July 1729, in the portion of the Province of Carolina which became North Carolina. Following the signing of an agreement, the Order … Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. It became a common award with Mecklenburg-Strelitz on 22/23 August 1904 Order of the Griffin. Duke Borwin is a supporter of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) and was a guest at the dedication of their baptismal site by the River Jordan in January 2014. DE Commander's Cross and Star of the Order of the Griffin of Mecklenburg… Old news on the Mecklenburg Griffin Order?! The Griffin order was the lowest order in both Mecklenburg. Previous Lot Next Lot . (Schwerin and Strelitz) And a Knight Cross with Swords has never been existed. Posts Tagged Griffin Order. The order which was created in 1984 revived the Griffin name of the defunct Grand Ducal Mecklenburg Order of the Griffin. By medalnet on October 25, 2018 / German / Leave a comment. 2020 Elections: Who's Headed To Mecklenburg County Ballots - Charlotte, NC - Here's a guide to the candidates who have filed with NC Board of Elections to run for races in Mecklenburg … Until August of 1904, the Order was exclusively awarded in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Order of the Griffin (2); Merit Medal; Arts & Science Medal; Military Merit Cross, combat riband; Friedrich Franz III Medal 1897, silver-gilt, gilt, silver, silvered and enamel, good very fine (6). Media in category "Order of the Griffon (Mecklenburg)" The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. This list constitutes only those ancestors represented in the Order; additional ancestors continue to … I have the complete rolls of all Orders and Medals from Mecklenburg on my files. Not sure of the statistics but considering the size of the Mecklenburg Duchies I imagine it is rather rare. The Order of the Griffin was a state order instituted on 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He has also served on the Almanach de Gotha's Comité de Patronage. Regards Seeheld Wich information do you require exactly? The Order was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III and was awarded to recognize outstanding achievements and benevolent service to the public. The order was founded by Grand Duke Frederick Francis III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 15 September 1884. Duke Borwin is the patron and protector of the Order of the Griffon which was revived in September 1984. After the plague, they put aside their differences and worked with the Order of the Lion to maintain order in the land. Beautiful design – elegant in its lack of fussiness in my opinion. Auction: 17003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals Lot: 295. Shipped with USPS First Class Package, Insured. Previous Lot Next Lot . The Griffin Order has always been one of my favorites. Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin,Order Of The Griffin,Knight’s Breast Badge,44mm;Weigh Apr.30.9 grams,Silver-Gilt and Enamel;Minor Enamel chip, otherwise near Extremely Fine Condition is Used.