Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Knight
(Διάταγμα του Λυτρωτή). Instituted in 1829. Type II (1863-).In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese with green enamelled oak and laurel wreath segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold, presents an image of Jesus surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed “Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΥΙ” (THY RIGHT HAND, O LORD, IS MAJESTIC IN STRENGTH), the reverse medallion presents a white enamel cross on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription “Η ΕΝ ΑΡΓΕΙ ΔΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩN ΕΥΝEΛΕΥΣΙΣ ΑΩΚΟ” (THE FOURTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE HELLENES AT ARGOS 1829), the cross is surmounted by a crown, and worn on a five point ribbon, measures 33.6mm (w) x 55.1mm (h – inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), weighs 18.9 grams including ribbon, chips to white enamel arms on obverse and reverse, remains in near very fine condition.

