Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross Set by Anagnostopoulos

(Τάγμα του Φοίνικος). 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 “Π” (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 smooth rayed arms, the obverse bears a superimposed phoenix and surmounting crown, reverse bears a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 85 mm (w) x 84 mm, 6 o’clock ray is bent therefore pin does not slide into catch, light silver wear, gilt intact, in very fine condition. 

Contained in original case of issue, a burgundy leatherette case, the interior denoting S.ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES, with a creme coloured velvet medal bed and ribbon compartment below, light wear, measures 150 mm (w) x 300 mm (l) x 65 mm (d), light wear and staining to the exterior, hinge and clasp functional, very fine condition.