Law 106
(Gov. Gaz. 171, issue A', dated 18 Aug. 1975)
This Order, which comes second in rank, was established in 1975, replacing the Order of George I
(now abolished).
It is conferred upon Greek citizens who are distinguished in struggles for the Fatherland, to senior
executives of the public administration, to eminent personalities of the arts and letters as well as to
distinguished scientists or individuals who excelled in the field of trade, shipping and industry.
It is also conferred upon foreigners who, due to their distinguished position and through their personal worth, have contributed to the promotion of Greece.
The obverse of the Star and the Cross bears the head of the Goddess Athena with the legend
«ONLY THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD BE HONOURED», while the reverse bears the Greek cross
and the year of the Order's founding (1975).
The Order consists of five grades or classes.
