Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Grand Cross, By Kjartan Asmundsson, C.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 68 mm x 83

measuring 68 mm x 83 mm

The medallion has fine vaulting to the swastika on the bird’s chest and the cross in its talons

Chinese girls would come over and wipe our faces with perfumed towels

with “Einigkeit Macht Stark” on the reverse with two soldiers shaking hands

it measures 25 cm (w) x 30

Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Grand Cross, By Kjartan Asmundsson, C.1950 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 68 mm x 83Islenzka falkaoroa. Instituted in 1921. Type II without Crown (1944 ). Grand Cross: in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its original full length sash incorporating a decorative moir pattern; and Breast Star: in silver gilt with blue and white enamelled cross, mounted to a eight pointed star base, maker marked and marked "925" (sterling silver) on the tip of the star point