Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross, by Anagnostopoulos, c.1960

(Τάγμα του Φοίνικος). 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 “Π” (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, the obverse bears a superimposed phoenix and surmounting crown, reverse bears a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 83.29 mm (w) x 84.60 mm, marked on pin EME, light 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 black velvet medal bed and ribbon compartment below, light wear, hinge and clasp functional, very fine condition.