Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer in Gold, Commander Cross, c.1840

(Τάγμα του Σωτήρος). Instituted in 1829. Type I. (1829-1862 Issue). A Gold Maltese cross with white-enamelled arms, with green-enamelled laurels in each quadrant, the obverse centre presenting King Oto, blue enamel surround ΟΘΩΝ, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΟΣ (Otto, King of Greece), reverse centre presenting a white cross on a blue background (the coat of arms of Greece) with Otto's Bavarian arms in an inescutcheon in the centre, with surround inscribed Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ, ΚΥΡΙΕ, ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΥΙ (Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power, Exodus, 15:6), measuring 45.87 mm (w) x 70.01 mm (h - inclusive of its crown suspension), weighing 26.9 grams, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in extremely fine condition.