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.