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The Order of the Redeemer (Greek Τάγμα του Σωτήρος) is an Order (decoration) of Greece. The Order of the Redeemer (Saviour) is the highest Hellenic Order. It was the first Hellenic Order to be established by the IVth National Assembly held at Argos in 1829, during the Greek War of Independence and bears the name of the Redeemer in reminiscence of the fact that the Greek nation was re-born thanks to the Lord's divine assistance. The re-levant Decree was signed in Nauplio by King Otto of Greece on May 20, 1833. From that date onwards, the insignia of the Order - entitled 'Order of the Redeemer' - were conferred on Greeks and foreigners alike who were distinguished during the struggle for independence. Among those who were first awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer were King Ludwig I of Bavaria, the father of King Otto of Greece, in 1833; Andreas Miaoulis in 1835, Petrobeys Mavromihalis, Alexandros Mavrokordatos and Lazaros Koudouriotis in 1836, Andreas Zaimis, Theodoros Kolokotronis and Georgios Koudouriotis in 1837, and Constantine Kanaris in 1864. Currently, the degrees of the Order of the Redeemer are bestowed by the Greek government to distinguished Greek citizens who have defended the interests of our country in time of war or, who have rendered highly exceptional social services in Greece or abroad. The Order is also conferred upon eminent personalities who are not Greek citizens.
Grades The Order has five classes:
Insignia The badge of the Order is a white-enamelled Maltese cross, in silver for the Silver Cross class, in gold for the higher classes, with a wreath of green enamelled laurel and oak leaves between the arms of the cross. The obverse central disc bears an icon of the Redeemer in enamel with the legend ""Η ΔΕΞΙΑ ΣΟΥ ΧΕΙΡ, ΚΥΡΙΕ, ΔΕΔΟΞΑΣΤΑΙ ΕΝ ΙΣΧΥΙ" ("In Your right hand, Lord, the power and the glory") in a blue enamel ring. The reverse of the cross bears the Greek cross with the legend "Η ΕΝ ΑΡΓΕΙ Δ’ ΕΘΝΙΚΗ ΤΩΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΙΣ αωκθ'" ("The IVth national assembly of the Hellenes at Argos - 1829"). The star of the Order is a silver eight-pointed star with straight rays, with the same central disc as the obverse of the badge. The ribbon of the Order is light blue with white edges, representing the Flag of Greece.
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