Artefacts

Star of the Order of the Saviour (Redeemer), Greece, awarded to Baron Pierre de Coubertin.

Physical description

Eight-pointed faceted star with a central disc bearing an icon of Jesus, the Redeemer of Orthodox Christian soteriology; this is also made of enamel. Icon surrounded by an inscription in Greek ("Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power", Genesis, 15:6).

Materials

silver, enamel

Colors

silver, multi coloured

Dimension

7.5 x 7.5 cm, 53 g