Greece WW1 Royal Order of the Redeemer 1863 Officer's Cross 4th Class Boxed by Leleu

Greece: Royal Order of the Redeemer, Officer's 
Cross, 4th Class.
In its box of issue with the Hellenic Royal Crown 
on the lid.
High quality French made example by L. Leleu, 
in Havre - this is a rare maker of the Order. 
The Order was established in 1829 by the 4th 
National Assembly of the Hellenes, in Argos, 
in order to reward those who had fought for 
and supported the War of independence.
Its issuance started by Royal Decree of King 
Otto in 1833. 
This form was introduced in 1863, following 
the amendment by King George I, the portrait 
of King Otto was replaced by the Icon of 
Jesus Christ the Redeemer.  
The Order is awarded to "distinguished Greek 
citizens who have defended the interests of 
the Country in War time or have rendered 
highly exceptional social services in Greece 
or abroad".
It remains the Highest Honor of the Hellenic 
Republic in its new form since 1974 (without 
the crown).

FULL SIZE

WW1 1914 - 1918

Item 100% original - ribbon, box original

Condition as on the photos: light enamel 
damages.

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