dating: 1840 circa provenance: Greece, First model, 1833 - 1862. Grand Cross plaque made of silver, the centre with gold enameled cross with Bavarian colours (thin, barely visible cracks). Extraordinary manufacture with inscriptions around the cross made of pierced gold, in bas-relief and on a blue enameled ring. The rays of the star alternating with sequined staves. On vertical pin, without markings. Very high quality. diameter 8.1 cm.