A Mecklenburg-Schwerin Order Of The Griffon; Honour Cross By Maybauer Auction called forth the warmest commendations

called forth the warmest commendations of the Department

Accompanied by two Canadian Army reproduction file photographs of Flight Officer Richards in uniform and a CD containing thirty-nine pages with copies of his IndexCards

The Helles Memorial stands on the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula

The F-S fighting knife was made famous during WWII when issued to British Commandos

Footnote: This medal was awarded to those who took part in the struggle for independence between the Easter Uprising of 1916 to the ratification of the treaty which ensured independence from Britain and the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1921

A Mecklenburg-Schwerin Order Of The Griffon; Honour Cross By Maybauer Auction called forth the warmest commendationsFinely made in silver gilt with red enamels, maker Maybauer and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse, 56 mm, vertical pinback, intact enamels, only minimal contact to enamels and remains extremely fine.