Greece, Kingdom. An Order Of The Phoenix, Commander Cross Auction Archive 6th Class with Case

6th Class with Case

BEFEHLSHABER IM LUFTGAU II” (“THE COMMANDING GENERAL AND SUPREME COMMANDER OF LUFTGAU II”)

lacquered coat-of-arms

surrounded by a gold ring topped by a golden crown

the reverse presents handwriting in pencil

Greece, Kingdom. An Order Of The Phoenix, Commander Cross Auction Archive 6th Class with Case( ). Institution Date: 1926. Two piece construction in silver gilt and enamels, obverse bearing a gilt phoenix affixed to a white cross with a gold star on the 12 o'clock arm, reverse cartouche bearing a crowned Greek (cypher of King Paul), measuring 57. 3 mm x 60. 5 mm, weighing at 45. 2 grams, on original period full length neck ribbon bearing several stains and glue residue, intact enamels, light contact on the reverse, slight gilt wear, extremely