Mecklenburg-Sterlitz, Grand Duchy. The Collar Of The Order Of The Wendish Crown, C.1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Thanks to the hard work

Thanks to the hard work of the assisting physicians and nurses

measuring 47 mm (w) x 72 mm (h)

the obverse with a center medallion depicting a silvered Lübeck coat of arms

while the reverse cover features a similarly detailed owl perched on a branch bearing an inscription of “DEM KAUZ” (“THE OWL”)

(1914-1924 issue)

Mecklenburg-Sterlitz, Grand Duchy. The Collar Of The Order Of The Wendish Crown, C.1916 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Thanks to the hard workInstituted May 12, 1864. The unique collar of the order, worn by the Grand Duke, large silver gilt collar, comprising sixteen large link, alternating between griffins, in high relief and open talons, large monogram FFW links and green enamelled crowns, the central crown presents a small chain below the band for grand cross suspension, the reverse of each link is plain with two claw hooks on each edge of each link, connected by three or four adjoining