Silver Cross of the Order

Greek bronze Medal, for the prince of Bavaria Otto, dated 1832 (1836), engraved by Konrad Lange, Ms64 BN NGC. King Otto in young age (as a prince) receiving the Crown of Greece in 1832. Obv. Prince Otto facing right and the inscription OTTO PRINCE OF BAVARIA. Rev. A commitee of representatives , possibly heroes of Greek revolution, offer the Crown of Greece to young Prince Otto, lettering :KING OF SALEM (JERUSALEM) MEANS KING OF PEACE  –  MUNICH  3.OCT.1832. One of the 12 medals created in 1836 by the German artist Konrad Lange (1809-1856). They depict moments and symbolic representations of the 1821 struggle for independence, figures of Greek chieftains who pioneered the national liberation struggle, governor Ioannis Kapodistrias and the first kings.