Greek Awards and Decorations

The following Greek awards were made to soldiers of the Worcestershire Regiment for gallantry or meritorious service. They are recorded in the London Gazette, indicating the granting of the award or decoration by the sovereign of Greece, and intimating the British sovereigns permission for it to be accepted and worn by the recipient.

The Order of the Redeemer (Τάγμα του Σωτήρος)

The Order of the Redeemer (Saviour) is the highest decoration awarded by the Greek government . This Order was the first Hellenic Order to be established by the Fourth National Assembly at Argos in 1829, during the Greek War of Independence. The award bears the name Redeemer due to the Assembly's belief that the Greek nation was reborn through divine assistance. The relevant Decree was signed in Nauplio by King Otto of Greece on the 20th May 1833. From that date onwards, the insignia of the Order were conferred on Greeks and foreigners alike who were distinguished during the struggle for independence.

 

The Order has five classes:

Grand Cross - wears the badge of the Order on a sash on the right shoulder, and the star of the Order on the left chest.

Grand Commander - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet, and the star of the Order on the left chest.
Commander - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet.
Gold Cross - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
Silver Cross - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.

 

 

The Greek Military Cross

Is an artistic decoration fashioned in white metal and lacquered. A wide-bladed dagger placed vertically, tip uppermost, upon a wreath of laurel, and this, in turn, lies on a horizontal tablet bearing a Greek inscription. The ribbon is black watered silk with blue edges. Awarded for meritorious service in action.


First World War (1918-1920)

Order of the Redeemer (Greek)

Surname

Forename/s

Rank

Number

Award Class

Gazette Date

Martin-Smith

Alfred martin

Capt.

-

5th Class (Chevalier)

09/11/1918


Military Cross (Greek)

Surname

Forename/s

Rank

Number

Award Class

Gazette Date

Burton, M.M.

Alfred

Sgt.

18322

3rd Class

07/10/1919

Darby, D.C.M.

George

2/Lieut.

-

-

21/07/1919

Keyte, M.M.

Wilson

Pte.

30818

-

21/07/1919


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