Orders, decorations, and medals
“extraordinary”collection of Bulgarian Kingdom orders and medals, and international rarities.
Order of the Phoenix
Grand Cross Set of the 2nd Type, 81x59 mm, gilt Silver, white enameled badge, centre medallion with the frosted-finishes, gilt phoenix rising from the flames, reverse medallion with royal monogram of King George II from 1936), upper loop and royal crown suspension and circular ring; original full length sash with bow. Breast Star, 82 mm, with smooth, convex and concave rays, gilt phoenix, the top ray with a gilt, royal crown; the reverse with rivets, broad pin (hallmark "925") and two side hooks; in the original, orange case of issue with the Phoenix embossed in gold on the lid, maker`s mark of Zimmermann, Pforzheim and of P. Zenetos Freres, Athens, printed on the inner cushion. An very rare group of finest manufacture; very fine condition. I RR!
