The Order of the Millennium of the Holy Mount Athos

A Collar of the Order; gilt Silver chain, composed by 9 pierced medallions enclosing silver crosses linked by small sections of chain; the end, as a series of grooved “s” shaped mails linked by round rings; one-piece, gilt silver badge appendant: a latin cross with a cross of St. Andrew between the arms flanked by short beams; silver medallion with the image of St. Andrew, outer circlet with Greek inscription “ATHENAGORAS OECUMENIC PATRIARCH”; plain reverse, with greek inscription; upper, patriarch’s crown, together with awarding document, in large case of issue.
A very rare insignia of this Orthodox Christian Order, in a class awarded to Patriarchs, royals and personalities of the highest rank. Dim.: the badge, 70x45 mm., the star, 50x65 mm., the chain, 67 cm. I R!