FAMILY AND DYNASTIC ORDER OF ST. GEORGE AND CONSTANTINE The most rare, complete, combined group of Collar and Grand Cross Badge of the Order: - gilt silver neck chain composed by 8 lions passant with red enameled tongues, 4 crowned “K”, 4 crowned “G” monograms, a centre link in the form of a double eagle charged with the “G II” royal monogram and the closure link with a framed double eagle with rear “à coulisse” catch, the Order’s cross in gilt silver and enamels (a crack, with no loss of enamel, to the red border to the right of the lower arm) with accurately painted centre medallion, the reverse with the royal Greek coat-of-arms, upper crown with red enameled inner cap, the breast cross in gilt silver and enamels with fine, miniature-painted, convex centre medallion within a blue circlet with inscription and upper crown, the reverse with oval maker’s escutcheon of Spink&Son, London and vertical, broad pin, - sash badge in gilt silver with red bordered, white enameled arms, royal monograms “G”, centre medallion in very fine enamel-work, within a gilt circlet with lions and hearts, the reverse with the greek coat-of-arms, upper crown with loop and ribbon ring, original, full length sash ribbon. A beautiful set, of high rarity. Dim.: collar’s length, 685,0 mm., the badge to the collar, 80,0x45,0 mm., the breast cross, 68,0x55,0 mm, the sash badge, 80,0x45,0 m
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FAMILY AND DYNASTIC ORDER OF ST. GEORGE AND CONSTANTINE Commander's Badge, instituted in 1936. Neck Badge, 64x37 mm, gilt Silver and enamels, with fine miniature enameled centre medallion, reverse medallion with Greece's Royal coat of arms, with full neck ribbon and in the original. Rare and extremely fine condition! I R!
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Grand Officer's Set with Swords, 2nd Type. Neck Badge, 82x60 mm, gilt Silver and white enamel, obverse centre with convex phoenix rising from the flames, crossed swords between the cross's arms, reverse medallion with royal monogram "G" (for king George II, from 1936), crown suspension, circular ring and tapering ribbon ring, original, neck ribbon with ties. Breast Star, 76 mm, with bright polished, smooth convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix rising from the flames, crossed swords and upper, gilt crown, the reverse with broad pin and two hooks. A very rare group in the best quality and condition, identical to that illustrated in: G. J. Beldecos: "Hellenic Orders and Medals", Athens, Hellenic War Museum, 1991, plate 4243. I RR!
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Grand Officer's Set with Swords, 2nd Type. Breast Badge 84x57 mm, gilt Silver and white enamel, obverse centre with convex phoenix rising from the fl ames, crossed swords between the cross's arms, reverse medallion with royal monogram "G" (for king George II, from 1936), crown suspension, circular ring and tapering ribbon ring, original, neck ribbon with ties. Breast Star, 75 mm, with brightpolished, smooth convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix rising from the flames, crossed swords and upper, gilt crown, the reverse with broad pin (struck with "EME" mark of Anagnostopoulos, Athens) and two strong hooks. A very rare group in the best quality and condition, identical to that illustrated in: G. J. Beldecos: "Hellenic Orders and Medals", Athens, Hellenic War Museum, 1991, plate 4243. I RR!
ORDER OF THE PHOENIX Commander's Cross with Swords, 2nd Type. Breast Badge 84x57 mm, gilt Silver and white enamel, obverse centre with convex phoenix rising from the flames, crossed swords between the cross's arms, reverse medallion with royal monogram "G" (for king George II, from 1936), crown suspension, circular ring and tapering ribbon ring, original, neck ribbon with gilt hook and eyelet. A rare decoration, with nice patina and in very fine condition, identical to the piece illustrated in: G. J. Beldecos: "Hellenic Orders and Medals", Athens, Hellenic War Museum, 1991, plate 43. I R!
ORDER OF HONOUR Grand Officer's Set, instituted in 1975. Neck Badge, 57 mm, gilt Silver with blue enameled arms, blue enameled centre medallion with gilt Athena's head, blue enameled reverse medallion within white border with gilt, greek inscription "GREEK REPUBLIC", ring and loop suspension and original ribbon. Breast Star, 80mm, Silver rays and blue enameled gilt centre as the badge's obverse, the reverse, with broad pin, this, struck with a Greek hallmark "950",, in the original, blue case of issue. This Order, was instituted in 1975 to take place of the abolished Order of George I, it ranks after the Order of the Redeemer and is awarded for special merits and achievements towards the State. A class very rare to find, extremely fine condition! I R!
ORDER OF THE QUETZAL Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1936. Sash Badge, 58 mm, Silver, both sides enameled, both central medallions Silver gilt, enameled, original suspension ring and complete sash. Breast Star, 90 mm, gilt Silver, maker’s mark “Gardino-Cravanzola, Roma”, multiparts construction, superimposed parts gilt silver, enameled, reverse with vertical large pin, in case of issue by “Gardino-Cravanzola, Roma”, with gilt inscription and weapon on the lid. Elegant set in best condition, rare! I R!
ORDER OF THE WAR VICTORY CROSS Collar Chain, instituted in 1939. Collar Badge, 52x36 mm, gilt Bronze, unidentified maker’s mark, obverse enameled, with Slovakian eagle suspension device, collar made of 32 double links and 2 single links, gilt bronze. Superb and very rare collar from the 20th Century. I- RR!
ORDER OF THE STAR Grand Officer’s Set, 2nd Class, instituted in 1961. Neck Badge, 55 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, both central medallions gilt silver, enameled, with ornamented suspension device, original loop and ribbon. Breast Star, 67 mm, Silver partially gilt with brilliant cut rays, Italian hallmark “800” and maker’s mark “Arturo Pozzi, Roma”, superimposed parts gilt silver, enameled, vertical tapered pin on reverse, in case of issue (part of inner fi tting is missing) with miniature of the star and lapel hole rosette. Beautiful, rare and elegant set in excellent condition! I R!
ORDER OF CHARLES III Officer's Cross, 1819 - 1838, 1st Type, 4th Class, instituted in 1771. Breast Badge, 54x37 mm, GOLD, approx. 14 g., both sides enameled, both central medallions GOLD, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. An extremely rare model of the creation, of superb quality! II RR!
ORDER OF CHARLES III Knight's Cross, 1st part of the 19th Century, 1st Type, 4th Class, instituted in 1771. Breast Badge, 35 mm, GOLD, both sides enameled (some cracks in the white enamel), both central medallions GOLD, enameled (small cracks in the white enamel on reverse medallion), original suspension ring and ribbon. Very rare and attractive! II R!
ORDER OF CHARLES III Officer’s Cross Half Size, 19 th Century, 1st Type, 4th Class, instituted in 1771. Breast Badge, 38x25 mm, bronze, both sides enameled, both central medallions gilt, enameled, original suspension ring and ribbon. An interesting and rare piece from the time of the Carlist Wars (1830) in very fi ne condition! II R!
ORDER OF ISABELLA THE CATHOLIC Grand Cross Star in Prince Size, instituted in 1815. Breast Star, 48 mm, gilt Silver, French hallmark "boar's head", partially enameled, central medallion GOLD enameled, reverse with long horizontal tapered pin and maker's mark by "Terral, Paris". Rare and superb 19th Century French production. I RR!
Rare Riachuelo Medal for the Troops, instituted in 1865 Breast Badge, 43x26 mm, patinated Bronze, obverse Pedro II to the left, surrounded by a wreath of tobacco and coffee leaves, legend "PETRUS II DG CONST. IMP. ET PERP. BRAS. DEF. 1865 "on reverse" COMBATE NAVAL DO RIACHUELO" surrounding a trophy made of a cannon and an anchor resting on a palms and laurel crown, in the center a shield with the date "11 DE JUNHO DE 1865", surmounted by an articulated imperial crown, by the mint of Brazil. Commemorating the largest and most important naval battle in Latin American history on 11th of June, 1865. Gill. p. 86 Ross Br16. I- RR!
Rare Medal of Fort Coimbra for superior officers, instituted in 1865 Breast Badge, 41x28,5 mm, gilt Silver, decorated on the obverse with the motto "VALOR AND LEALDAE" surrounded by a laurel wreath, and on reverse the dates "26.27.28. DE DEZMBRO FORTE DE COIMBRA 1864 "original ball type suspension, correct ribbon.Commemorating a Heroic episode in the war of Paraguay, when 120 Brazilians faced 3,000 Paraguayans. Gill. p. 83 Ross Br13. II RR!
CIVIL ORDER OF HEALTH Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, instituted in 1943. Sash Badge, 42 mm, gilt Silver, both sides enameled, both central medallions gilt silver, enameled, original suspension ring and sash. Breast Star, 62 mm, gilt Silver with brilliant cut rays partially enameled, central medallion gilt silver, enameled, reverse with vertical tapered pin and two side hooks, in original case of issue by "Villarnueva, Madrid" with lapel hole miniature, together with awarding document, 35x48, dated 18th of July 1975 to a Spanish recipient. Superb and rare decoration! I RR!
Rare MattoGrosso Medal for the Troops, instituted in 1867 Breast Badge, 28.5x20 mm, Zinc, obverse Pedro II to the left, the reverse "MATTO GROSSO 1867" surmounted by a small laurel wreath surrounded by the legend "CONSTANCIA E VALOR", later ribbon, by Victo Resse. Commemorates the terrible mission of the Brazilian troops who had to attack from the back the Paraguayan army across the desert. Gill. p. 86 Ross Br20. II- RR!
ORDER OF THE CROSS OF SAINT RAIMOND OF PENAFORT Collar of the Order, Exceptional Class, instituted in 1944. Collar Badge, 52 mm, gilt Bronze, obverse enameled, superimposed part gilt bronze, enameled, Collar made of 24 alternated links, gilt bronze, enameled. Grand Cross Badge, 1st Class, 50 mm, gilt Bronze, one side enameled, multiparts construction, original suspension ring and sash. Breast Star, 76 mm, gilt Bronze, superimposed parts gilt, centre enameled, reverse with long ornamented pin and two side hooks, with lapel hole miniature in Silver gilt, hallmarked « 925 », one side enameled. In original case of issue by "Villanueva – Madrid. A splendid rare set in mint condition! I RR!
Personal Group of 3 Medals Maria Isabel Luisa Cross for the Troops (instituted 1833), Cuba Campaign Medal (instituted in 1873) with 4 clasps “1869”, “1870”, “1871”, “1872”, Merit Cross for the Country for the Troops (instituted in 1836). Breast Badges, different sizes, different materials, original suspension ringsand ribbons, mounted on a bar with long horizontal pin on reverse. Rare and interesting group! I-/II R!
MOST NOBLE ORDER OF THE SERAPHIM Knight Breast Star, instituted in 1748. Breast Star, 92 mm, Silver and gilt Silver, maker's mark "C.F. Carlman, Stockholm", superimposed parts enameled, medium pin on reverse. Very rare and impressive star of the end of the 19th Century, with superb dark patina! I RR!
Oscar King of Sweden Silver Medal "For Trohetoch Flit" Oscar King of Sweden Silver Medal "For Trohetoch Flit", instituted in 1803. Breast Badge, silver (40 mm, 38.9 g), original suspension ring, named and dated on the rim to "Hushallerskan Katrina Wassman, 1856". Extremely rare medal! XF RR!
NOMINATION LETTER CANTON DE VAUD, 1852 Group of 7 Documents. Includes 3 auctions for an electric railway company, an auction for the hostel of the Marchairuz, a passport of the Vaud Canton, a letter on religious matter, and a superb nomination dated 1852 to the rank of lieutenant in the elite grenadiers’ corps of the 4th District of Lausanne. Rare and interesting lot! (7) I R!
IMPORTANT LOT OF 9 SWISS MEDALS AND BADGES RELATED TO SPORT–SHOOTING–MILITARY 1925 Moutier – 1926 Bern – 1927 Biel-Mett – 1928 Unterseen – 1929 Bellinzona – 1933 Bern – 1935 Laupen – 1954 Lausanne - 1968 Bern Breast Badges, Silver, hallmarked, different sizes, some enameled, original suspension rings and ribbon. Rare group of early silver shooting medals. (9) I/II
ORDER OF THE WHITE ELEPHANT Commander’s Cross, 3rd Class, 1st Model, instituted in 1861. Neck Badge, silver, maker’s mark, one side enameled, superimposed central medallion enameled, Thai inscriptions on reverse, original suspension device, loop and ribbon. Rare and superb 1st Model in extremely fi ne condition! I R!
ORDER OF THE CROWN OF SIAM Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1869. Sash Badge, 48 mm, gilt Silver, enameled, original floral suspension device and loop, reverse with Thai inscriptions. Breast Star, 70 mm, gilt Silver, enameled, central medallion silver partially gilt, enameled, reverse with long wide tapered vertical pin. Very rare set in perfect condition! I RR!
ORDER OF THE CROWN OF SIAM Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1869. Sash Badge, 71x48 mm, gilt Silver, enameled, original fl oral suspension device and loop, reverse with Thai inscriptions, long complete sash. Breast Star, 66 mm, gilt Silver, enameled (some damages), central medallion silver partially gilt, enameled, reverse with long wide tapered vertical pin, in case of issue with silver idol on the lid. Very rare set! I RR!
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