Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order of the Griffin, Commander’s Cross with Case, by Heinrich Rose

(Greifenorden Kreuz der Komture und Großkomtur mit Etui). Instituted 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz IV. (1884-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded silver with enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms demonstrating a rich hatching, the obverse overlaid by a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg royal Griffin, situated within a circular ring, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a pebbled fan perforated with a central eyelet retaining a suspension ring and period original neck ribbon with button fastener, unmarked, measuring 61.60 mm (w) x 64.86 mm (h), weighing 36.1 grams, accompanied by its original presentation case, constructed of a light wooden frame with a dark purple exterior liner, the lid bearing a gilded and crowned monogram, the interior with a padded purple satin lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former maker marked “H. ROSE, JUWELIER, SCHWERIN I/M” for the noted jeweller Heinrich Rose, with a retractable fitted purple velvet medal bed situated over a hollow void for the accommodation of the ribbon, closing with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release, flecking is visible throughout the enamels, with scratching evident to some arms, in addition to age-appropriate material fatigue of the case, a complete and maker-attributed set demonstrating jeweller-quality construction in near extremely fine condition.