Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Knight's Cross, C.1930 United Republic of 1944 for Overseas Service

1944 for Overseas Service

It began on the morning of 20 May 1941

A finely detailed star in silver gilt with hand filed arms

and Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (J

A guerrilla campaign against the British followed the completion of Upper Burma's annexation on January 1

Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Knight's Cross, C.1930 United Republic of 1944 for Overseas ServiceType I. (1921 1944 Issue). In silver with blue and white enamels, unmarked, type I with the royal crown, 31. 3 mm (w) x 61. 5 mm (h), without ribbon, chipping and repair evident in the blue enamels on the obverse centrepiece, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "A. MICHELSEN KBENHAVN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, light soiling evident on the exterior, case very fine. Footnote: The Order of the Falcon is a national Order