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Order of Saints George and Constantine
Τάγμα των Αγίων Γεωργίου και Κωνσταντίνου
Star and Grand Cross of the Order of Saints George and Constantine Awarded by the King of the Hellenes Type Order Motto ΙΣΧΥΣ ΜΟΥ, Η ΑΓΑΠΗ ΤΟΥ ΛΑΟΥ Awarded for At the monarch's pleasure and personal services to the Crown Status Abolished in 1975 Grades (w/ post-nominals) Grand Cross with collar, Grand Cross, Grand Commander, Commander, Knight Gold Cross, Knight Silver Cross Established January 1936 Precedence Next (higher) Order of the Redeemer Next (lower) Order of SS. Olga and Sophia 
Ribbon of the Order of Saints George and Constantine The Royal Family Order of Saints George and Constantine (Greek: Βασιλικό Οικογενειακό Τάγμα των Αγίων Γεωργίου και Κωνσταντίνου) was an order of the Greek royal family. For the duration of its existence, it was the second highest decoration awarded by the modern Greek state and the Greek crown, after the Order of the Redeemer. It was instituted in January 1936 by King George II in the memory of his grandfather (King George I) and his father (King Constantine I). The order was awarded only to men, while the corresponding Order of Saints Olga and Sophia was reserved for women. The order's design was influenced by the royal family's Danish origin, evoking the appearance of the Order of the Dannebrog. The order was discontinued in 1975 by the Greek state after the abolition of monarchy and today is awarded only by the Greek Royal Family.
Grades
Collar of the Order of Saints George and Constantine, featuring Byzantine double-headed eagles, the lions and hearts of the coat of arms of Denmark, and the royal cyphers of Kings George I and Constantine I.
The Order has six classes:
- Collar of the Order ('Περιδέραιο του Τάγματος')
- Knight Grand Cross ('Μεγαλόσταυρος') - wears the badge of the Order on a collar or on a sash on the right shoulder, and the star of the Order on the left chest;
- Knight Commander ('Ανώτερος Ταξιάρχης') - wears the badge and the star of the Order on the left chest;
- Commander ('Ταξιάρχης') - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet;
- Officer or Gold Cross ('Χρυσούς Σταυρός') - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
- Member or Silver Cross ('Αργυρούς Σταυρός') - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
Order Holders
Holder Date Grade Olav V of Norway unknown - 1991 Knight Grand Cross with collar Prince Philip 1941 Knight Commander with collar External links
Media related to Order of Saints George and Constantine at Wikimedia CommonsDecorations of Greece Orders Order of the Redeemer • Order of the Phoenix • Order of Honour • Order of Beneficence • Order of George I (defunct) • Order of Saints George and Constantine (defunct) • Order of Saints Olga and Sophia (defunct)
Gallantry and
merit medalsMedal for Gallantry • Cross of Valour • War Cross • Medal for Outstanding Acts • Medal for Exceptional Acts • Medal of Military Merit • Air Force Cross • Gendarmerie War Cross • Medal of Police Merit
Commemorative and
campaign medalsCross for the War of Independence 1821–29 • Cross for the Bavarian Auxiliary Corps • Medal for the Constitution of 1843 • Medal for the Greco-Turkish War of 1912–13 • Medal for the Greco-Bulgarian War • Medal for the Macedonian Struggle • Inter-Allied Victory Medal • Royal Hellenic Navy Campaign Cross • Maritime War Cross • Medal for the War of 1940–1941 • Medal for the War of 1941–1945 • Medal for the National Resistance • United Nations Korea Medal • Centenary Memorial Medal of the Greek Royal Family
Categories:- Order of Saints George and Constantine
- 1936 establishments in Greece
- Awards established in 1936
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