Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set in Gold, by Bertrand Hold Second Period (1914-1918)

Second Period (1914-1918)

Inset into the reverse of the crossguard is a push-button connecting to a functional spring clip emanating from the ricasso of the blade

the insignia measuring 28 mm x 19 mm

He was one of the world's first flying aces

Note the coarse pebbling in a circular pattern

Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross Set in Gold, by Bertrand Hold Second Period (1914-1918)( ). 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 (Thy Right