Greece, Republic. An Order of the Phoenix, Commander’s Neck Badge, c.1940 Republic of A German First Para Corps

A German First Para Corps Cap Badge - Bronze gilt and enamels

Cornwallis"

the reverse with “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” with the number “4” beneath

When patrolling at night off the South Goodwin she rammed an enemy submarine

Greece, Republic. An Order of the Phoenix, Commander’s Neck Badge, c.1940 Republic of A German First Para Corps( ). Instituted May 13th, 1926. Type II. (c. 1935 1947 issue). Constructed of gilded silver and white enamels, consisting of a Greek cross with enameled arms, the obverse bearing a gilt phoenix affixed to the cross, the reverse cartouche bearing a crowned Greek X (King George), on a swivel crown suspension from its period original neck ribbon, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 60. 9 mm (l), weighing 36. 79 grams. Accompanied by a grouping of three boutonnieres