Description
the reverse missing both prongs
small piece missing in one corner of the wool base at the right but does not affect the insignia
bearing a central raised fouled anchor situated on a ribbed field
some of which have faded to a sepia-toned look
Type II with small "43" inside the circle
Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Knight consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse missing both prongs( ). Instituted in 1883. In silver and enamels, Maltese cross in white enamel set on a green enamelled laurel wreath, obverse centre shows Jesus surrounded by Greek inscription, reverse shows white cross on a blue background surrounded by Greek inscription, inclusive of crown suspension 54. 0 mm (h) x 35. 6 mm (w), on original blue ribbon, evidence of chipping on obverse and reverse white enamel, near very fine condition.