Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set in Gold, c. 1900 Hold sheet metal hinge soldered onto

sheet metal hinge soldered onto a rectangular plate

the horsehair very smooth and fine to the touch

The scabbard’s throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage

ensuring the rapid transport of troops

packet of issue marked “Friedrich Orth

Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set in Gold, c. 1900 Hold sheet metal hinge soldered onto( ). Instituted on May 20th, 1833. Type II (1863 1924). Of top quality, a spectacular Grand Cross in Gold, a white enamelled Maltese cross with a green enamelled laurel and oak wreath in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a circular central medallion bearing a delicately hand painted portrait of Jesus Christ, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed (Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is Majestic in Strength), the reverse with a