Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Knight consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: After Germany’s invasion of

Footnote: After Germany’s invasion of Poland in September 1939

Aluminum fixtures are secured to the tip

small piece missing in one corner of the wool base at the right but does not affect the insignia

as Major Howard had been killed in action not long after the DSO had been awarded to him

Type II with small "43" inside the circle

Greece, Kingdom. An Order of the Redeemer, Knight consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Footnote: After Germany’s invasion of( ). Instituted in 1883. In silver and enamels, Maltese cross in white enamel set on a green enamelled laurel wreath, obverse centre shows Jesus surrounded by Greek inscription, reverse shows white cross on a blue background surrounded by Greek inscription, inclusive of crown suspension 54. 0 mm (h) x 35. 6 mm (w), on original blue ribbon, evidence of chipping on obverse and reverse white enamel, near very fine condition.