GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE I COMMANDER BADGE CROSS WWI WAR MEDAL SPINK & SON

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GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE I COMMANDER BADGE CROSS WWI WAR MEDAL SPINK & SON
GREECE  GREEK  ORDER  KING  GEORGE I
COMMANDER  BADGE  CROSS  WWI
WAR  MEDAL  SPINK & SON Ltd
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Description
Up for sale here
Is
an authentic vintage and rare, World War I, Greek Royal
Medal.
Is the Order of King George I Commander's neck Cross Badge
by Spink & Son Ltd London.
Medal comes boxed in its original presentation storage case.
KINGDOM OF GREECE
ORDER OF KING GEORGE I
COMMANDER'S NECK CROSS
CIRCA - (1915-1974)
BY SPINK & SON Ltd. LONDON
WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON & CASE
The Order of the King George I was established in 1915 for the
doubling of the Public Land of the Greek State and for the
remembrance of the fifty years reign of King George I, who was
murdered in March 1913, at the time in which the borders of the
Greek State were engraved.
George I medal was awarded for distinguished services and
prominent acts relating to the Military, Nautical and Air
operations of Greece, also was awarded for services in any sector
of Public Administration, Politics, Secretariats, Arts, Sciences,
Agriculture, Industry, Commerce and Shipping as well as a
display of political heyday virtue or the provision of exceptional
political services to th State.
The Medal consists of a fixed white-enamel Cross, the antennae
are slightly flattened at the ends and the horizontal shorters.
Cross center is red enameled with the Royal Monogram of the
King George I, (two Greek G crossed, and sign which reads
"My  Power is People's Love".
Cross is surrounted by an elliptical laurell wreath.
The back side bears the dates 1863 and 1913 in remembrance
the King George's I reign, and date 1915 in a circle, the year of
Medal founding.
Cross has
moveable hinged Crown with loop on the top
.
Original Ribbon has deep red color in remembrance of the
assassination of the King George I in 1913.
Original Case has on the lid gold embossed Crown Royal
Emblem of the King George I and interior bears maker's
name Spink & Son Ltd. London.
"
Reference/ 2 Photos:
George Beldecos Book
(Hellenic Orders Decorations and Medals) pages 36 and 37" -
(
Book Not included in this lot
)
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DIMENSIONS - CONDITION
"ORDER OF KING GEORGE I COMMANDER'S CROSS & CASE"
1).
MEDAL
Cross has approx...1.82" inches or 4.632 cm Width
Cross Crown has approx...3.15" inches or 8 cm Length
Cross Crown & double loop has approx...3.74" inches or 9.5 cm
Total Length
Ribbon has approx...14.567/33.858" inches or 37/86 cm Length
Ribbon has approx...1.496" inches or 3.8 cm Width
Cross weight (without ribbon)...49 gr or 1.70 oz
Condition
...Very Good Condition.!
Medal
shows normal signs of wear commensurate with age and
use, Cross is without dents, cracks, enamel loss, medal is age
tarnished with slight signs of gilding loss.
Movable hinged pierced Crown and Loop are also in very good
condition with no damage.
Ribbon is in a very good condition without discoloration, age rust
stains, holes, tears, odor, damage or any restoration.
2).
MEDAL CASE
sits approx...1.30" inches or 3.3 cm Tall
has approx...3.54" inches or 9 cm Width
has approx...4.96" inches or 12.6 cm Length
Weight...93 gr or 3.30 oz (case empty)
Condition
...Very Good Condition.!
The exterior of the Box
is with no wear, discoloration, scratches,
tears, paint or gilding loss. Gold embossed Crown Royal Emblem
and gold trim on the lid cover is in great condition with no gilding
loss. The interior of the Box, ecrou velvet case and satin lining of
the lid are in great condition, clean with no humidity age stains,
holes, tears, odor, or any damage. Hinge and push button lock
works perfect, box opens and close as it should.
***
Total Weight (medal+case)...145 gr or 5.10 oz - Unpackaged
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please feel
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SHIPPING
We will ship Worldwide with Hellenic Post (elta), shipping is
always Registered trackable, for extra shipping services
(insured or express), please let us know, because not accepted
from all countries.
Registered Shipping cost
European countries:
FREE
U.S.A. / Australia & Other countries out of Europe:
FREE
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