Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set in Gold, by Bertrand

(Τάγμα του Σωτήρος). Instituted on May 20th, 1833. Type II (1863-1924). A fine quality sash cross, circa 1920 period manufacture, in 18Kt. Gold (unmarked, but tested), consisting of 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 Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΎΙ (Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is Majestic in Strength), the reverse with a blue enamelled circular central medallion bearing a white enamelled Greek cross, surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed Η ΕΝ ΑΡΓΕΙ Δ ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΙΣ ΑΩΚΟ (The Fourth National Assembly of the Hellenes at Argos - 1829), the cross is surmounted by a large hollow crown with a horizontally pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension,  unmarked but textbook Bertrand, Paris manufacture, measures 56.08 mm (w) x 87.0 mm (h), weighs 34.75 grams, worn on original full length sash with bow and clasp for the cross, very superficial enamel damage to the obverse medallion and to areas of the wreath, in very extremely fine condition, and very attractive.

The Star of the Order, a silver star of eight arms, faceted arms, the obverse medallion features a painted image of Jesus Christ on the centrepiece, encircled by a blue enamelled ring inscribed Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ ΚΥΡΙΕ ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΎΙ (Thy Right Hand, O Lord, is Majestic in Strength), the reverse bears a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, engraved ARTHUS BERTRAND PARIS, measures 91.6mm (w) x 91.4 mm (h),  weighs 64.40 grams, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.