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The Order of the Phoenix ( el, Τάγμα του Φοίνικος) is an
''Grand Cross'' ('Μεγαλόσταυρος') - wears the badge of the Order on a sash on the right shoulder, and the star of the Order on the left chest;
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''Grand Commander'' ('Ανώτερος Ταξιάρχης') - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet, and the star of the Order on the right chest;
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''Commander'' ('Ταξιάρχης') - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet;
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''Officer'' or ''Gold Cross'' ('Χρυσούς Σταυρός') - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
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''Member'' or ''Silver Cross'' ('Αργυρούς Σταυρός') - wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
File:Greece Order of the Phoenix.jpg,
Presidency of the Hellenic Republic – The Order of the Phoenix
The Greek Royal Orders
* George J. Beldecos, "Hellenic Orders, Decorations and Medals", pub. Hellenic War Museum, Athens 1991, . {{Honors and decorations of Greece Phoenix (Greece) 1926 establishments in Greece Awards established in 1926 Phoenix (Greece)
order
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of Greece
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, established on 13 May 1926, by the republican government of the Second Hellenic Republic
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to replace the defunct Royal Order of George I
The Royal Order of George I ( el, Βασιλικόν Τάγμα Γεωργίου Α') is a Greek order instituted by King Constantine I in 1915. Since the monarchy's abolition in 1973, it has been considered a dynastic order of the former Greek r ...
.
The order was retained after the restoration of the monarchy
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in 1935 and continues to be awarded by the current Third Republic.
The honour is bestowed by the Greek government to Greek citizens who have excelled in the arts
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and literature
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, science
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, public administration
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, shipping
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, commerce
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, and industry. It is also awarded to foreigners who have helped raise Greece's international prestige.
Grades
The Order has five classes: * ''Grand Cross'' ('Μεγαλόσταυρος') - 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'' ('Ανώτερος Ταξιάρχης') - wears the badge of the Order on a necklet, and the star of the Order on the right 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.
Insignia
The badge of the Order is a white-enameled cross, in silver for the Silver Cross class, in gold for the higher classes, with the Phoenix (symbolizing the rebirth of the Hellenic nation) at the centre. A five-pointed star is at the upper arm of the cross. The first version of the Order (1926–1935) featured the letters "E-T-T-A" in Byzantine uncial on each arm of the cross, the initials of the motto ''Εκ της τέφρας μου αναγεννώμαι'' ("From my ashes I am reborn"). During theMonarchy
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(1935–1974) the letters were removed and the badge was topped by a crown, while the badge's reverse side featured the monogram of the reigning monarch
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. The current version (since 1975) omits the crown, while the reverse features the Greek National Emblem with the words ''ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ'' ("Hellenic Republic").
The ''star'' of the Order is a silver eight-pointed star with straight rays, with the phoenix at the centre; during the Monarchy it was topped by a crown.
The ''ribbon'' of the Order is orange with black edges.
Crossed swords on the insignia indicate that the award was given in the military division of the Order.
Monarchy
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- Order of the Phoenix badge.
File:Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross.png, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross.
File:Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross badge.png, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross badge.
File:Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross set.png, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Order of the Phoenix - Grand Cross set.
File:Order of the Phoenix.jpg, Republic
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- Order of the Phoenix, Third Class Commander.
File:Ordre phoenix argent 748.jpg, Monarchy
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- Three Knights Class crosses.
File:Ordre du phoenix avec epées avers revers 748.jpg, alt=Third Class Commander with swords., Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Third Class Commander with swords.
File:Order of the Phoenix 1.jpg, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Grand Cross star with swords.
File:Phoenix Grand Commandant 744.jpg, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Second Class Grand Officer.
File:Phoenix grand croix epees 744.jpg, Monarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic ( constitutional monar ...
- Grand Cross set with swords.
External links
Presidency of the Hellenic Republic – The Order of the Phoenix
The Greek Royal Orders
* George J. Beldecos, "Hellenic Orders, Decorations and Medals", pub. Hellenic War Museum, Athens 1991, . {{Honors and decorations of Greece Phoenix (Greece) 1926 establishments in Greece Awards established in 1926 Phoenix (Greece)