Greece, Kingdom. A Rare Order of St. Olga and St. Sophia, I Class Breast Star, by Spink Newly Listed (Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen und Papier)

(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen und Papier)

few duplicates)

the insignia surrounded by a circular ring containing twenty-three glass stones

number impressed "2499" on the reverse of the trophy of arms

Greece, Kingdom. A Rare Order of St. Olga and St. Sophia, I Class Breast Star, by Spink Newly Listed (Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen und Papier)( ). Instituted 1936. In silver, a rare female decoration, comprising a four point star of smooth rays, the obverse medallion featuring the handpainted saints Olga and Sophia, encircled by a blue ring inscribed C with a crown at 12 oclock, reverse has been altered by the recipient to incorporate a two pronged pin with locking clasp, central cartouche denotes manufacture by Spink & Son, measures 66. 7 mm (w) x 66. 7 mm (h), weighs 33. 87 grams, small