Order of the Phoenix

The Order of the Phoenix is an order of Greece, established on 13 May 1926, by the republican government of the Second Hellenic Republic to replace the defunct Royal Order of George I. The order was retained after the restoration of the monarchy 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 and literature, science, public administration, shipping, commerce, 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.