Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Grand Cross, By Kjartan Asmundsson, C.1950 Newly Listed during the Austro-Prussian War Ernst

during the Austro-Prussian War Ernst I sided with Prussia

which began operating its first transcontinental flight routes in 1938

the left side marked "CARL ZEISS / JENA"

In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the Order was described as one of the most important of the Holy Roman Empire

Iceland, Republic. An Order Of The Falcon, Grand Cross, By Kjartan Asmundsson, C.1950 Newly Listed during the Austro-Prussian War ErnstIslenzka 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