Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 Newly Listed He served in the 7th

He served in the 7th Company of the 2nd Battalion of the Reserve Infantry Regiment 76 “Hamburg”

Simonds was Honourary Colonel of the Royal Regiment of Canada at the time of the regiment's 100th anniversary in October 1962

Almost three months after being reported as a POW

The food was supposed to be inferior "dog food"

constructed or reclaimed brass shell cases

Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Grand Duchy. An Order Of The Griffin, Grand Cross, By H. Rose, Schwerin, C.1900 Newly Listed He served in the 7thA very fine quality Grand Cross set of insignia by H. Rose, Schwerin, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 67mm x 74mm, unmarked; Star, in silver gilt and enamels, 84mm, marked on reverse H. Rose, Schwerin; both of excellent quality manufacture, with original sash ribbon, no chipping to enamels, with nice dark patina, in mint condition; a superb quality set of insignia.