World War Medals

GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE COMMANDER BADGE CROSS SWORDS WW2 WAR MEDAL MAPPIN. GREECE GREEK ORDER OF KING GEORGE I COMMANDER’S BADGE CROSS WITH SWORDS WW2 WAR MEDAL MAPPIN & WEBB Ltd. Up for sale here. An authentic vintage and rare, World War II, Greek Royal Medal. Is the Order of King George I Commander’s neck Cross with Swords Badge by Mappin & Webb Ltd. Medal comes boxed in its original presentation storage case. ORDER OF KING GEORGE I. COMMANDER’S NECK CROSS WITH SWORDS. CIRCA – WAR (1921-25 & 1935-73). BY MAPPIN & WEBB Ltd. WITH ORIGINAL RIBBON & CASE. The Order of the King George I Commander’s Cross Medal with Swords was established in 1921 and was awarded for distinguished services and prominent acts relating to the Military, Nautical and Air operations of Greece. 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 surrounded 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. In Medal with swords, the crossed swords penetrate the laurel wreath and the center of the Cross with their spikes on the top right and left. Movable pierced Crown with loop on the top. 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 Mappin & Webb Ltd. ” Reference/last 2 Photos: George Beldecos Book (Hellenic Orders Decorations and Medals) pages 38 and 39″ – (Book Not included in this lot). “ORDER OF KING GEORGE I COMMANDER’S CROSS & CASE” 1. 1.850 inches or 4.7 cm Width Cross Crown has approx… 3.267 inches or 8.3 cm Length. Cross Crown & double loop has approx… 3.937 inches or 10 cm Total Length. 16.929/40.551 inches or 43/103 cm Length. 1.496 inches or 3.8 cm Width Cross weight (without ribbon)… 58 gr or 2.05 oz. 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 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. 1.338 inches or 3.4 cm Tall. 3.543 inches or 9 cm Width. 4.881 inches or 12.4 cm Length. 103 gr or 3.60 oz (case empty). 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. 167 gr or 5.90 oz – Unpackaged. We have plenty of close-up day-light photos to look carefully and if you. / Australia & Other countries out of Europe: FREE. Thanks for looking and GOOD LUCK. Please check out all other items. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “GREECE GREEK ORDER KING GEORGE COMMANDER BADGE CROSS SWORDS WW2 WAR MEDAL MAPPIN” is in sale since Friday, November 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\Other WWII Original Items”. The seller is “golden-place-sales” and is located in Athens. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom