GREECE GREEK ORDER OF KING GEORGE COMMANDER BADGE CROSS SWORDS WW2 WAR MEDAL BOX. 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. Medal comes boxed in its original presentation storage case. ORDER OF KING GEORGE I COMMANDER’S NECK CROSS WITH SWORDS GREEK KINGDOM WORLD WAR II. ORIGINAL CASE – Maker KELAIDIS. 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 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. 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 Box has on the lid gold embossed Crowned the King’s George I Monogram and inside has Greek Maker’s name E. KELAIDIS of Athens, who was King’s exclusive supplier. “ORDER OF KING GEORGE I COMMANDER’S CROSS & CASE” 1. 1.850 inches or 4.7 cm Width. Cross Crown & double loop has approx… 4.015 inches or 10.2 cm Total Length. 12.992 inches or 33 cm Length. 1.614 inches or 4.1 cm Width Weight… 52 gr or 1.80 oz. Shows normal signs of wear commensurate with age and use, Cross is without dents, cracks, enamel loss, medal is age tarnished with no 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 shows slight discoloration, but is without age rust stains, holes, tears, odor, damage or any restoration. 1.023 inches or 2.6 cm Tall. 3.385 inches or 8.6 cm Width. 5.669 inches or 14.4 cm Length. 139 gr or 4.90 oz (case empty). The exterior of the Box. Shows wear, is slight faded, shows slight discoloration, with edge and corner slight scratches. Gold embossed Phoenix Emblem and gold trim on the lid cover is faded and shows gilding loss. The interior of the Box, black velvet case holder and white satin lining of the lid are in great condition, clean with no humidity age stains, holes, tears, odor, or any damage. Hinge and lock hand works perfect, box opens and close as it should. 191 gr or 6.75 oz – Unpacked. 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. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “GREECE GREEK ORDER OF KING GEORGE COMMANDER BADGE CROSS SWORDS WW2 WAR MEDAL BOX” is in sale since Tuesday, September 26, 2017. 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: Greece
