Greece - Order of the Redeemer

[Rod]

I have no idea where to place this inquiry.

Please excuse my ignorance but, I am extremely interested in knowing more about this Greek award and possibly acquiring a genuine piece.

Rod

[JBFloyd]

There are some excellent examples of the higher grades of the Redeemer in the Morton & Eden sale next week (www.mortonandeden.com).

The order was founded in 1833, and comes in five classes. Until 1915, it was the only Greek order and went to civil and military officials. Since World War II, it is only awarded to heads of state.

The face of Christ on the badges is hand-painted, resulting in a tremendous variety of representations. Since the order has been made by a number of manufacturers, this adds to the varieties.

The Hellenic Numismatic Society published a book by Panos Tazedakis "The Order of the Redeemer" (1994), which has superb color photographs of Redeemer insignia.

[Ed_Haynes]

You'd be more likely to get an answer in the "world" category??

A number of nice specimens are in the upcoming ANS auction from Morton & Eden.

And, as Jeff might have been too modest to mention this, none in the upcoming FJP auction (this time).

See also:

http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.ph...to=1096&cat=618

http://www.medals.org.uk/greece/greece001.htm

http://www.netdialogue.com/yy/Europe/Greec...er/Redeemer.htm

[g_deploige]

Here a first model of grandcross

Order of the Redeemer first model

[Carol I]

Badge and star in the collections of the Maritime Museum in Lisbon