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 six Medals (four with ribbons)

six Medals (four with ribbons)

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

Pumpkin-coloured celluloid grip is free of chipping

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

with a strong interest in war lesions of the eyes

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 six Medals (four with ribbons)Islenzka 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