Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross Set by Anagnostopoulos GTRexclude officially numbered 38433

officially numbered 38433

with the left prong widened and flattened

marked by maker’s cartouche of Ditta Cravanzola e Gardino Succesori

the star presents a red thread embroidered circle in the center

a knock came on the door and it was my station commander who said

Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross Set by Anagnostopoulos GTRexclude officially numbered 38433( ). Instituted May 13, 1926. Type III. (c. 1947 74 issue). The sash badge, in silver gilt and enamels, a white cross with a central phoenix, surmounted by a gilt crown, reverse plain with a cartouche bearing a crowned Greek (cypher of King Paul), measuring 57. 5 mm (w) x 83. 7 mm (h), worn on a full length sash, notable gilt wear throughout cross and on crown, enamels intact, remains very fine condition. The Star of the Order, a silver star of eight