International. A Group Of Three Miniatures From Greece, Estonia And Portugal, C. 1930

Greece, Kingdom. An Order of George I, Miniature Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1930

(Τάγμα του Γιώργου Α). Instituted 1915. Civil Division. A miniature grand cross breast star, presenting a silver star with eight faceted rays, the obverse presents a superimposed gold cross with white enamel arms and a large laurel wreath in Gold in the quadrants and a crown atop the 12 o’clock arm, the medallion of which presents a small red field with a crowned X, and a small Greek inscription in a white surrounding ring, the reverse presents one hook that secures the obverse medallion but is otherwise plain, measures 12.05mm (w) x 13.58mm (h – inclusive of the integral ring), weighs 1.0 grams, the medallion is only secured by a hook at 12 o’clock through the star, glue residue present on the star where the medallion was once set, dark patina, light enamel to 12 and 6 o’clock arms, in otherwise very fine condition.  

Estonia, Republic. An Order of the White Star, Miniature Cross, c. 1950

(Valgetähe Teenetemärk). Instituted October 7, 1936 by Prime Minister Konstantin Pats. A Miniature decoration in silver, presenting a white enamelled six armed cross with a small silver star in each quadrant, the reverse medallion depicts a blue enamelled field inscribed 7 19-36 X, measures 12.30mm (w) x 15.36mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 1.1 grams, the obverse presents large glue residue across all arms, otherwise enamels intact, in better than fine condition.

Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Order of Christ, Miniature Breast Star, by Gardino, c. 1920

(Ordem Militar de Cristo). Instituted 1319. Type II (1918-present). A miniature breast star, consisting of a silver eight-point star with multiple etched rays, the obverse presents a super imposed red enamelled cross with white enamel interior, the reverse presents the makers mark GARDINO ROMA in the center, the star measures 13.35mm (w) x 14.50mm (h – inclusive of integral ring), weighs 1.1 grams, dark patina, small flake to enamel on 3 o’clock arm, otherwise in extremely fine condition.