a Petlyakov Pe-2 shot down on 28 August 1944
the reverse in silver with four rivets
arrow-shaped breaks every 11 mm and interlocking gilded twisted wire
six excellent private photos
constructed of a reinforced black leather shell
Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Phoenix, Grand Cross, by Anagnostopoulos, c.1960 Auction Archive a Petlyakov Pe-2 shot down( ). Instituted May 13, 1926. Type III. (c. 1947 74 issue). Sash badge, in silver gilt and enamels, a white cross with a central phoenix, surmounted by a gilt crown, reverse plain with a cartouche bearing a crowned Greek (cypher of King Paul), measuring 57. 18 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), worn on a full length original sash, gilt wear enamels intact, remains very fine condition. The Star of the order consisting of a silver star of eight smooth rayed arms,