Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross, by Anagnostopoulos, c.1960 Hold (3949435 Pte J Heard Welch

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but silver wash is mostly gone

the shield enamelled in red

topped by a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika overlaying a stylized cloud from which a lightning bolt emanates and strikes the ground

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Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross, by Anagnostopoulos, c.1960 Hold (3949435 Pte J Heard Welch( ). Instituted May 13, 1926. Type III. (c. 1947 74 issue). 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. 18 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), worn on a full length original sash, gilt wear enamels intact, remains very fine condition. The Star of the order consisting of a silver star of eight smooth rayed arms,